The need for intercultural competency in an increasingly diverse workplace cannot be overemphasized. In fact, not only awareness of cultural differences is becoming mandatory in local and global businesses competing for world-class knowledge, expertise and skills but incorporating cultural diversity not only as a "desired asset" but also as a "basic requirement" in workplaces becoming decidedly diverse has been a widely accepted practice. Literature has, moreover, amassed evidences of how cultural diversity awareness helps leverage performance, boost staff communication across organizational hierarchies and reduce conflict between individuals and groups of different cultural background. Consequently, programs to enhance cultural diversity Continue reading...