Talaera Thoughts

3 Reasons Why Your Team Needs a Mission Statement Now

By: Neya Abdi on 08/02/17 12:00

What propels your employees out of bed and to the office? If your response is, “A regular paycheck” then you’ve got a problem on your hands. A clearly defined mission statement ...

7 Key Components of A Successful Employee Relocation Program

By: Neya Abdi on 07/26/17 13:37

Companies have to relocate employees for different reasons. They may be changing locations entirely, need to make up for a skills deficit in a regional office, or want to attract ...

4 Examples of How Companies Effectively Engage Their Employees

By: Neya Abdi on 07/19/17 11:23

There’s a saying: Hire smart people and then get out of their way. This expression is true, but it’s missing an important third part. It should be: Hire smart people Get out ...

6 Mistakes To Avoid For Your Dream Job Interview

By: Neya Abdi on 07/12/17 11:56

Most of us know the general rules of interviewing. Bring an extra copy of your resume. Arrive on time. Don’t bring a drink or a friend. Definitely, don’t say anything negative ...

How To Practice English on a Busy Schedule

By: Neya Abdi on 07/05/17 14:01

Life is about priorities. It doesn’t matter how busy your day is. You still manage to brush your teeth, go to work, and eat something. You may not spend a full three minutes ...

How To Meet People in a New Country on a Tight Work Schedule

By: Neya Abdi on 06/26/17 13:03

If you recently moved and you’re feeling lonely, it’s not just you. While the international life can be glamorous, lack of familiarity with social norms makes it difficult to find ...

5 Tough Situations Faced By Non-Native Employees (And How To Handle Them)

By: Neya Abdi on 06/19/17 10:43

Living and working in an English-speaking country isn’t as simple as mastering the grammar. There are so many customs and nuances to pick up on that hardly a week goes by when ...

How To Build a Positive Relationship With a Remote Colleague Working Abroad

By: Neya Abdi on 06/12/17 12:33

It’s no surprise that companies are increasingly turning to remote workers. Studies show that they are happier and more productive. As a result, managers are figuring out how to ...

5 Effective Ways to Invest In Your Employees

By: Neya Abdi on 06/05/17 14:21

Your company’s greatest asset is its people. They push your product, solve complex problems, and keep your business running. Ideally, you want great employees who stick around to ...

4 Tangible Benefits of Recruiting Non-Native English Speakers

By: Neya Abdi on 05/30/17 10:30

It’s a requirement that regularly appears in job postings: native English speakers only. Communication is vital to business, and it’s more than fair to require excellent language ...