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NetExpat is the leading global provider for Talent Management and Intercultural Leadership Solutions, and Partner Assistance to 400+ corporate clients. We provide assessment, training, and coaching to expatriates, business travellers and non-mobile employees working on international teams. We support relocating partners with career and integration support. NetExpat was founded over 25 years ago and currently has offices in over 100 countries worldwide. Our growing team consists of over 500 experts, and we are proudly ISO 9001 certified.
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Interview with Dr. Milton J. Bennett
As the Chief Information Security Officer at NetExpat, I oversee the security of our information systems and data. My role also includes managing IT projects to ensure they align with our strategic goals and technological infrastructure. My key responsibilities encompass risk management, developing and implementing security policies, ensuring compliance with these policies, and staying updated on the latest cyber threats to protect NetExpat.
Over the years, India has transformed from a hub of service centers to a strong competitor in the global market. And with an impressive 45% growth rate since last year, companies from burgeoning industries — from oil and gas to consumer goods, technology and petrochemicals — are thriving. What does this mean for multinational corporations, organizations hoping to secure skilled talent, and companies conducting business with India-based colleagues and partners?
Has the need for intercultural training become obsolete? While many business stakeholders assume that intercultural agility is less important for global teams that interact virtually, the reality is quite the opposite: Intercultural misunderstandings can happen under the best of circumstances, but their likelihood is greatly increased in remote work and virtual settings – and it costs organizations dearly, resulting in team friction and discord, lost time and productivity, missed goals and deadlines, risks to the company’s market reputation, talent disengagement or attrition when employees feel disenfranchised, and negative impacts to their bottom line.
