GlobalPeople@Work e-Learning Course – highly interactive with high-end video sequences – now available exclusively & worldwide from GPC. For professionals wanting to enhance collaboration across borders of various kinds & maximise creativity. #business lnkd.in/dp2hXzVa

Warwick Applied Linguistics is currently recruiting a teaching-focused assistant professor in TESOL. The ideal candidate will contribute to MA teaching in a number of areas. Please see the URL for details. atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/… #TESOL #languageteaching

Why are highly skilled migrants underemployed? Our GPC 'Latest Research Insight' reports a study that explored this question, focusing on the role of recruiting organisations. More details & key takeaways here: bit.ly/3MdecC8 #recruitment #migrant #Employment

How can diverse team members build good relations? Does complaining hinder it? Research by Carolin Debray has identified an interesting answer to this question. See GPC 'Latest Research Insights' to learn more. tinyurl.com/rcn2u4wt #teamwork #relationships #Diversity

Delighted to have submitted the manuscript for our new book, Global Fitness for Global People. Due out in the summer, it's for all those wanting to thrive in today’s global workplaces and to flourish in culturally diverse contexts.

Relationships are so important in all areas of life, including in the workplace. But how do we build rapport to enhance those vital connections? Our latest GPC Overview draws on case study data to identify some key strategies. globalpeopleconsulting.com/building-rappo…

Castledown now offering 15% discount on pre-orders of our book. Key features: -Numerous case studies -Clear explanation of concepts & issues -Extensive diagrams to help explain frameworks -Key takeaways–core insights & applications for practice British Council Insight GBCC International Business Hub

A recent U.K. governmental research-based policy report identifies the skills needs & gaps, both now & in the future, for the economy. See our GPC Latest Research Insights for a summary & some critically reflective comments. bit.ly/3NHQopM @tradegovuk CBI Education & Skills International Chamber of Commerce

Troy McConachy Kathryn Sidaway 🧡 Indeed. I was really shocked to hear this. He was not only an outstanding researcher - influencing and stimulating so many of us with his brilliant work - but also a wonderfully kind person. A tremendous loss.

For those interested in rapport management, take a look at the GPC core concept paper What is rapport? - a collection of quotes from key authors. globalpeopleconsulting.com/what-is-rapport For thoughts about building rapport across cultures, see globalpeopleconsulting.com/building-rappo…

Very excited to let you know that our book is now available!

Many thanks Anthony Kane That's kind of you. Glad to hear that you have found the report interesting. If you'd like to know about our subsequent work in the area, just let me know.

Very pleased to announce the forthcoming publication of this volume, which is inspired by Prof Helen Spencer-Oatey's (Helen Spencer-Oatey) multidisciplinary approach to intercultural relations and dedication to the intercultural field. #intercultural #pragmatics bloomsbury.com/uk/negotiating…

The Cambridge Handbook of Intercultural Pragmatics is out now! An excellent resource for intercultural communication scholars, including those interested in intercultural dimensions of language learning. cambridge.org/core/books/cam…

Thanks, Troy McConachy . Yes, a magnificent collection of chapters on many different aspects of intercultural pragmatics. Thanks to Istvan Kecskes for bringing them together in one volume.

Looking forward to my SIETAR UK webinar where I’ll be talking about fostering Global Fitness & the approach taken in our new book Global Fitness for Global People, plus useful tools. 25 October 18:00 BST. sietar.co.uk/events/global-…

When mentioning culture, people often think about national culture. Yet ‘nation’ is just one contextual level of culture. My 3-part series, Context & Culture, unpacks this, including how the levels can interact to affect careers in the workplace. globalpeopleconsulting.com/context-and-cu…

Employees are increasingly encouraged to be themselves at work. But is it wise in all contexts? Recent research has sounded a note of caution. GPC Latest Research Insight reports on this fascinating study. bit.ly/3zHsIgM #AuthenticMe #workplace

The Cambridge Handbook of Intercultural Pragmatics (Nov 2022) has many useful chapters providing intercultural perspectives on topics such as context, (mis)understanding, humour, emotion, rapport, online teamwork, business & health communication, language learning, etc.

Fascinating study on #anxiety over #speaking at work: Who experiences it? Do employees find some situations more #stressful than others? Do #Diversity factors affect it? See our latest GPC Research Insight for the key findings. #communication #Context globalpeopleconsulting.com/speaking-anxie…