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Many Startups Stumble on International Cultures

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Although most Latin American countries have significantly improved working environments for women, few companies would yet dare send a women employee to work in Saudi Arabia. I had organized European operations into regions and the country manager for Italy reported to the central European manager based in Germany. HR rules are local.

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International Cultures are Key Business Challenges

Startup Professionals Musings

I had organized European operations into regions and the country manager for Italy reported to the central European manager based in Germany. Shortly after leaving the company we were notified that the Italian ex-employee was suing us for creating an unacceptable working environment which led to his resignation.

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The Importance Of Cultural Understanding In Business

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Previously, you may not have been aware how a country on the other side of the world treated its employees, carried out daily operations or communicated with close contacts, but all these aspects of business can now be understood.

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