How is the summer solstice celebrated in Finland?

In Finland, summer solstice celebrations are important to Finns and are celebrated with midsummer festivals. The Finnish flag is flown everywhere with silver birch and ______ serving as decorations. a.  Roses b.  Lily-of-the-valley c.  Lilacs d.  Dahlias   Answer: C – Lilacs The Finnish flag, silver birch and lilacs all serve as decorations during the summer […] Continue reading… from How is the summer solstice celebrated in Finland?

Changes in the vaccination landscape: How should transferees adjust?

The health landscape is shifting as communities deal with a rising number of families opting out of vaccines for their children. The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies “vaccination hesitancy” as one of the 10 threats to global health in 2019. What does this mean for a globally mobile workforce? It means that transferees need to […] Continue reading… from Changes in the vaccination landscape: How should transferees adjust?

From swipe to tap

This past Friday, New York City’s Metropolitan Transit Authority took an important new step. OMNY, or One Metro New York, is the city’s new fare payment system. Passengers who use OMNY pay their fares using a contactless card, or a digital wallet. Here are videos that demonstrate how to use them: Contactless card:  Digital wallet:  Riders […] Continue reading… from From swipe to tap

Culture anyone?

Do you have colleagues traveling for work or moving to another country? Is your sales force traversing across continents? Entering a new international market can be a nerve-wracking proposition for even the most seasoned businessperson.  How can you and your team avoid offending foreign business partners? Consider discussing etiquette. Booking.com’s recent research showed that 62% […] Continue reading… from Culture anyone?