By Alvin Lee, Web Editor

Marissa Mayer’s controversial decision to bring Yahoo! employees back to the office could yet prove to be the right one.

New hires often seek professional advice from colleagues of the same nationality or background as a means of settling into a new environment. But this reliance on compatriots can work against you.

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  • Conflict and debate are considered essential to better decision making in some cultures, while in others, it’s downright rude. How do you bridge the cultural divide?

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