Weitere ähnliche Inhalte Ähnlich wie 5 Reasons Every Company Should Invest in the Language Skills of its Employees (20) Mehr von Transparent Language, Inc. (20) Kürzlich hochgeladen (20) 5 Reasons Every Company Should Invest in the Language Skills of its Employees2. Fluency in a foreign language is
the
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hottest
job skill right now.
3. Fluency in a foreign language is
the
hottest
job skill right now.
(Even CNN Money says so!)
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4. But it’s not just the folks at the CIA who can
benefit from multilingual employees.
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5. So, why should companies make the investment
in their employees’ language skills?
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For global
businesses,
this one is a
no-brainer!
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But small, domestic businesses
must consider that the U.S. in
one of the most diverse
countries in the world.
9. The 2011 Census reports that 20.8%
U.S. residents
of
speak a
language other than English
at home.
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10. Investing in employees’ language skills can help reach a
wider audience…
even domestically!
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11. Multilingual advertisers, sales reps, and customer service
reps allow companies to reach and serve new audiences
at home and abroad.
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Native-born bilinguals have grown up seeing different parts
of the world or experiencing life through
different perspectives.
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Late-life language learners are in the middle of that
creative, transformative process.
15. A multi-lingual team is a diverse team.
Diversity allows companies to approach problems from different angles
and bring different experiences to the table.
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17. When we say “language skills” we don’t just
mean foreign languages.
19. Some employees need to brush up on English to improve
other skills, like
formal writing or public speaking.
20. Others may need to master
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industry-specific
terminology.
21. Advanced competency of English facilitates better
communication and collaboration,
both internally and externally.
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23. Learning a new language challenges and engages
your brain in new ways. It’s a mental work out that
enhances the mind.
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Bilingualism from an early age can result in
higher cognitive functioning,
such as better problem-solving skills.
25. But learning a language at any age literally causes your
brain
to grow.
27. Current language learners are building bigger vocabulary
and improving listening, writing, and other
communication skills.
29. Who wouldn’t want employees who listen intently, speak
clearly, and have the
discipline
to work hard?
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When employees receive new opportunities and training,
they feel
valued.
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When employees receive new opportunities and training,
they feel
valued.
35. And with a bigger, better team, that small,
domestic business just might grow into a large,
international one!
36. Ready to invest in your employees’ language skills?
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