5 reasons every company should invest in the language skills of its employees

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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, and for good reason. Every employer can benefit from hiring bilingual employees, as well as investing in the language skills of its existing, monolingual employees. Here's 5 good reasons why.

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Page 1: 5 Reasons Every Company Should Invest in the Language Skills of its Employees

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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Ready to invest in your employees’ language skills? Connect with Transparent Language:

http://www.transparent.com/corporate/