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SHOULD INVEST IN THE
5 REASONS EVERY COMPANY
OF ITS EMPLOYEES LANGUAGE SKILLS
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Fluency in a foreign language is the hottest job skill right now.
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Fluency in a foreign language is the hottest job skill right now.
(Even CNN Money says so!)
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But it’s not just the folks at the CIA who can benefit from multilingual employees.
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So, why should companies make the investment in their employees’ language skills?
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Reach out to bilingual customers.
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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.
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The 2011 Census reports that 20.8% of U.S. residents speak a language other than English
at home.
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Investing in employees’ language skills can help reach a
wider audience… even domestically!
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Multilingual advertisers, sales reps, and customer service reps allow companies to reach and serve new audiences
at home and abroad.
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Bring new perspectives to a team.
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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.
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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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Brush up on critical English skills.
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When we say “language skills” we don’t just mean foreign languages.
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English is a dominant language in the business world.
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Some employees need to brush up on English to improve other skills, like formal writing or public speaking.
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Others may need to master industry-specific terminology.
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Advanced competency of English facilitates better communication and collaboration,
both internally and externally.
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Strengthen complementary professional skills.
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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.
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But learning a language at any age literally causes your brain to grow.
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Current language learners are building bigger vocabulary and improving listening, writing, and other
communication skills.
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Languages are intricate. Studying one teaches you to develop good habits, including patience and persistence.
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Who wouldn’t want employees who listen intently, speak clearly, and have the discipline to work hard?
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Attract better employees and increase morale.
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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.
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That feeling translates into increased morale and
performance, not to mention lower turnover rates.
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Companies with reputations for
happy employees generally attract better applicants
when hiring.
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And with a bigger, better team, that small, domestic business just might grow into a large,
international one!
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http://www.transparent.com/corporate/