We're Back: "Ms. Worldwide"

Besties! We’re Back!

We’re back from spring break - sunburned, slightly disoriented and trying to remember how to log in. But you know what we can remember? That awkward moment when you suddenly question how to say a word you’ve been saying differently your whole life. Especially when you’re on a global team, so it opens up a whole new vocabulary. Click here to listen while you keep reading.

In this episode:

• Intro Story: Ashley's ears perked up mid-meeting when a colleague got all fancy as she said a certain word. (Do you ever pronounce words differently based on your audience?)

• Corporate Cringe Speak: Leigh uses a piece of corporate speak that Jamie and Ashley have definitely been guilty of (Listen to hear what Leigh does instead)

• Hot Topic: We’re talking global employment - what to know when hiring across borders, including legal differences, time zones and making people feel included from anywhere. (And customs you may not be aware of)

• Questions & Comments: If it you could bring an emotional support person to work meetings, who would you bring and why? (And can we add this to the HR policies, please?)

Discussion Guide – For Your Next Podcast Discussion Group or Team Meeting:

• Working Globally: Have you ever learned of a global celebration or custom from another colleague?

• Hiring Globally: If we do work globally, what are things to consider before making a global hire or expansion?

• Work Besties: Who would be your dream emotional support colleague?

Meet Our Guest

We’re joined by Nicole Sahin, founder of Globalization Partners, who shares what organizations need to know about global hiring - from legal must-knows to creating real inclusion across continents. Check out their new platform here: https://www.globalization-partners.com/gia/

That’s it for this week, Besties! Next week, it’s just the three of us—and we’ve got a fun topic lined up that you won’t want to miss.

It’s good to be back!
HR Besties

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