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Merging Companies – Merging People
A while ago, I got the opportunity to talk to someone who has built his own company from a rather small, local enterprise, to an international group. Let’s call him A. I also talked to a person who built up her own … Continue reading
Posted in Innovative Business, Leadership, Management, Multi-National, Work Culture
Tagged company culture, managing up, merger, merging, people, top down
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Back in business
It’s been a while. I am back at work with top levels of motivation and the belief that I can make a difference. Sounds like a bit of a cliché, don’t you think? Almost a year ago I wrote about … Continue reading
Ways to Look at Talent – Is France Changing Direction?
“Make sure you study something you like and that you think is fun, it’s the best way to get good results. The rest will sort itself out later.” That’s the advice I was given when I wondered what I should … Continue reading
The French, the Danes, and Happiness Indices
You can read a number of articles in France’s online press on how the young generation is fleeing the country to work in other, less sordid, environments. The Sinistrose* is widespread in the workplace. Factories close. Only 11% of the … Continue reading
Posted in Innovative Business, Management, Multi-National, Work Culture
Tagged 35-hour work week, CCIP, Denmark, Economy, Edouard Brissaud, EU, France, Happiest people on earth, Happiness, Index, OECD, Overtime, Statistics
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Driven by the Will to Win – A Woman Lawyer who Decided to Prove Everyone Wrong
It’s always great to travel, see new places and meet new people. But little did I suspect that a lazy week end on the Atlantic coast would lead to a meeting with an inspiring woman who makes determination take on … Continue reading
Posted in Everyday Women, Interviews, Leadership, Management, Multi-National, Women at Work
Tagged career, France Telecom, Lawyer, McDermott, mentor, Orange, work life balance
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Knowing You Will Have To Work Hard…
Knowing that you will have to work hard to get somewhere can take you around the globe. Name Virginia Slutu Age 30 Nationality Romanian and French Lives … Continue reading
Navigating Cultural Differences While Working Internationally
Name Linnea Nas Age 36 Nationality Swedish Lives Stockholm Works as Accountant at TradeDoubler*, an international performance marketing … Continue reading
International Women’s Day – Time For a Review
The 2015 International Women’s Day is approaching, it’s on the 8 March. There are women in the world who still do not enjoy even the most basic rights, who do not have access to education, no right to move around … Continue reading
How Language Reflects and Affects Work Culture
I had the greatest discussion over lunch yesterday. Lunches, by the way, are a great opportunity to join work and pleasure if you are passionate about your job. Boooo! Now I’ll be bashed by the French, who couldn’t fathom having work … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership, Multi-National, Work Culture
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