Multiculturalism is great for teams - But what are the challenges and benefits we face?
Many companies are experiencing an increase in multiculturalism. The work from home new norm helps to further propel this trend, connecting employees from different regions and different time zones more often than ever. While we enjoy the benefits of cross culture communication, such as better knowledge sharing, gaining more perspectives and ideas, we are also exposed to some down sides. What are these down sides and how can we address them? But also, what are some of the key benefits? Some of the most common obstacles to a collaborative and successful team is the lack of cultural awareness and empathy, persistent unconscious biases , as well as conscious biases and stereotyping. Considering how our world and work are even more connected these days, we find it important to address this rising trend. What are the benefits and importance of multiculturalism? Creativity Having employees bring different perspective is a crucial resource for a company’s success. Based on research, a...