Written by, July 1 -- Muskan Shah, Moitrayee Das

The global workforce in 2024 was estimated to be 3.69 billion (World Bank, 2025), including employees from over 180 countries. Each of these countries has its own set of customs, traditions, and practices; globally, there are estimated to be over 500 different cultures. In this rapidly expanding economic scenario, each workplace sees individuals from different backgrounds and walks of life coming together.

In 2023, there were approximately 359 million global companies (Dyvik, 2024). Since the pandemic, there has been a clear preference for remote/hybrid work, increasing the scope for international collaboration (Gallup, n.d.). Working with global talent can prove invaluable, allowing inte...