GLOBIG GLOBAL GROWTH NEWSLETTER
The ways to grow locally and globally are constantly changing, with new opportunities and challenges every day. Stay in the know – we’re here to help. Enjoy Globig’s bi-weekly curation of news and insights on how to build velocity and grow your business, locally and globally. Let us know if you have any feedback for us at editor@globig.co.
GLOBAL GROWTH
Germany Will Suffer Worst From World Economic Slowdown, Says OECD
Via The Guardian: Higher interest rates and weaker trade, as well as sluggish growth in China, likely to hit big economies. Read More
US Business Culture: How to Make a Good Impression on American Business Partners
Via Globig: Are you expanding your business to the United States? Don’t forget to brush up on US business culture! Our latest blog post covers everything you need to know about making a good impression on American business partners. Read More
Benefits Of AI, Machine Learning Overwhelmingly Embraced By CEOs: Survey
Via HRD: What do they consider the top three benefits? Read More
TRIVIA QUESTION
In the village of Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, there is a hotel that is only present for part of the year. Why?
The answer is featured at the end of the newsletter!
PERSONAL GROWTH
30 Day Personal Growth Challenge Ideas
Via The Plain Simple Life: Doing a 30 day personal growth challenge can really help to reinforce positive habits and behaviors. Read More
Testing
4 Email A/B Testing Best Practices
Via Customer Experience: Marketers can A/B test their email campaigns to improve results. Explore four email testing best practices that can improve open and conversion rates. Read More
Testing Sustainable Options For Your Product And Company: Paving the Path To Profitable Impact
Via Earth 911: With a few changes, you can begin to practice sustainable entrepreneurship and measure your success and positive environmental impact. Read More
BUSINESS DIVERSITY
Getting Serious About Diversity: Enough Already With The Business Case
Via Harvard Business Review: Leaders may mean well when they tout the economic payoffs of hiring more women and people of color, but there is no research support for the notion that diversifying the workforce automatically improves a company’s performance. Read More
Employment Helps Adults With Intellectual Disabilities See What They’re Capable Of
Via NPR: One photographer explores what employment means to those in the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities community. Read More
A BIT OF CULTURE:
Sweden
Swedish Business Culture
Via Cultural Atlas: Cultural norms and etiquette in professional settings and business meetings in Sweden. Read More
Stockholm Nordic Museum Reveals Meaning Of Folk Art Symbols
Via People Are Culture: A conversation with Nordic Museum curator reveals the back story of Swedish folk art and what inspired the beloved designs. Read More
[Video] Song Of The Week: Veronica Maggio (feat. Håkan Hellström): Hela Huset
Via YouTube: Veronica Maggio is an Italian-Swedish singer who was raised in Sweden. Her music has been described as a mix between pop and soul. Watch Here
You Can Also Check Out Previously Featured Artists In Our Playlists on Spotify and YouTube!
AROUND THE GLOBE
Asia, EU & The UK, North America
Europe’s Ports Concerned By Signs Of Business Leakage Ahead of ETS
Via The Maritime Executive: The European Sea Ports Organization (ESPO) is expressing its serious concern about the first signs of carbon and business leakage due to the EU emission trading system (ETS) to the European Commission. Read More
Analysis | Is This the End for Japan’s Iconic Studio Ghibli?
Via Washington Post: The sale of a Japanese animation institution raises questions over art, streaming and the future for aging businesses. Read More
UK Antitrust Regulator Lays Out Seven AI Principles
Via The Verge: The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority laid out guidelines as it looks to regulate AI. Read More
ANSWER TO TRIVIA QUESTION
It’s made of ice! The famous ice hotel is built when the cold season begins, and is built differently every time. Check it out here.
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