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Cultural Diversity. Based on the example of Thomson Reuters. Agenda. Thomson Reuters Intercultural issues. Thomson Reuters – Corporate Purpose. We provide intelligent information to the world’s businesses: . Our Businesses. We have the #1 or #2 position in the markets we serve.
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Cultural Diversity • Based on the example of Thomson Reuters
Agenda • Thomson Reuters • Intercultural issues
Thomson Reuters – Corporate Purpose We provide intelligent information to the world’s businesses:
Our Businesses We have the #1 or #2 position in the markets we serve Financial: $7.5bn Provides financial applications for over half a million professionals globally. Media: $0.37bn Reuters News reaches over one billion people every day. Tax & Accounting: $1.0bn Checkpoint used by every one of the top 100 U.S. accounting firms. Legal: $3.6bn Westlaw is relied upon by 98% of the world’s major law firms. Healthcare & Science: $0.83bn Informing healthcare decisions affecting over 150 million lives and used by over 20 million researchers worldwide.
1Company – 2 Divisions Professional Division Markets Division
Thomson Reuters Global Resources (TRGR) • TRGR since 2002 • Thalwil (2002 – 2005) • Zug (2005 – 2009) • Baar (as of 06/2009) • Over 120 staff (80 expats)
Thomson Reuters: Diversity • Message of Tom Glocer, CEO Thomson Reuters • Diversity is good for business because: • Promotes global thinking (helps to expand business globally) • Fosters innovation (fuel for revenue growth) • Reflects inclusive, welcoming culture (people feel safe to speak-up, contribute their best) • Passion for talent (intelligent information) • Employer of choice video_akamaizer.htm
Thomson Reuters Global Resources: Diversity • Diversity • Local vs Expats • Language barriers • Cultural differences • Actions • Let‘s connect • Spousal days • Volunteer day