With the conclusion of Pride Month, I am proud of our participation in the spirit of the month: marches joined, focus discussions held among all our stakeholders, awareness and sensitivity sessions—in short, the range of activities designed to raise our awareness and applaud the vital quality of difference that is an essential part of our […]
Let’s start with a few fun facts: Tamagotchi was released in Japan 26 years ago, while “Baby…One More Time,” the song that catapulted Britney Spears into stardom, turns 23 this year. Meanwhile, Facebook, Gmail, Twitter, YouTube, the first iPhone, and the Android mobile operating system are also set to join the 20-something train within the […]
Workplace diversity has now become a norm rather than a novelty. Surveys done by management consulting firm McKinsey show there are significant benefits in embracing it beyond lip service. Internally, diversity and inclusion (D&I) programs promote employee satisfaction and retention, ignite creativity, and broaden knowledge across the board. These programs are critical in solving diversity […]
Multiculturalism is an indelible part of Open Access BPO’s daily operations. Our global offices in the Philippines, China, Taiwan, and the US house multilingual talents from different backgrounds. We embrace diversity and commit to empowering our employees, regardless of religion, culture, age, abilities and disabilities, and gender identity. Whether it’s on Pride month or not, […]
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Research after research have shown that diverse teams, such as those in multilingual call centers, are more productive and creative than homogeneous ones. The caveat, though, is that they’re more difficult to manage. Building a multicultural group is a must for call centers that want to reach diverse consumer sectors, particularly markets that don’t speak […]
Culturally diverse teams present a great advantage to call centers everywhere. Learn more about these benefits here. Cultural diversity plays a significant role in shaping the success of businesses. Call centers, as hubs of customer service and communication, are no exception. Building culturally diverse teams within call centers is not only a moral imperative but […]
Effective training programs that promote cultural sensitivity have been in demand in recent years, and you can observe this trend across industries. Mainly, it’s because we live in an increasingly connected world. Today’s most competitive brands set their sights not only on one specific market group but rather on multiple sectors. Therefore, interacting with diverse […]
