As the modern workplace becomes more global, companies are putting a bigger emphasis on an employee’s intercultural skills in the office. Now more than ever, firms are no longer just looking for technical skills, they are also putting a greater focus on an employee’s ability to speak another language, demonstrate respect for others, and cope with cultural differences.

Intercultural skills are important to companies for several reasons. They not only give employees a better understanding of their workplace and co-workers, but they also help them adapt to new work environments and prevent culture shock, while enhancing their cultural awareness, knowledge, and practical skills. 

Several surveys have shown those employees with good intercultural skills help companies bring in new clients, work within diverse teams and support a good brand and reputation. Conversely not having them brings damage to an organisation’s reputation and team conflict. All of these risks could also have financial implications for an organisation.

So how does the incoming Gen Z generation acquire strong intercultural skills as they enter the workforce? Does, simply travelling to new locations makes one good with intercultural skills? How do we help them overcome the blind-spots of how cross cross-culturally savvy we really are? 

Find out more in this episode as Inter-culturist guest Robert Gibson explains: What can Gen Z’s do gain intercultural skills? What are firms doing to create the ecosystem for culturally savvy employees? What are some of the common mistakes managers make when it comes to intercultural skills? How do you lead a multicultural team? Are there instruments who help assess your cultural quotient? Some Do’s and Don’ts for corporates and Gen Z’s to become interculturally savvy?

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