If you are proficient in more than one language, you possess a highly marketable skill. Do you know which languages are most marketable? According to Preply, the three most frequently requested languages in job postings are Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), and French. Consider this: As of May 15, 2022, Indeed has posted over 900 […]
Continue readingAn Incentive to Stay: Employer-Sponsored Education and Certifications
In today’s hiring environment it’s very difficult to compete…as an employer. The unemployment rate is at an all-time low, and the lived experiences of working-class adults in the U.S. during the pandemic made many reconsider what they valued (or not) about their workplace culture. Employers across all industries are now challenged with mitigating the demands […]
Continue readingInsurance Industry: Creating Ties of Trust with Customers Through Your Multilingual Staff
Did you know that businesses in the United States need more multilingual employees than ever before? Are your bilingual employees truly qualified to meet the insurance needs of your diverse clients? Can you ensure that your employees can accurately deliver their insurance expertise in their clients’ preferred language? According to a recent national survey conducted […]
Continue readingThe Importance of Language Proficiency in the Workplace
In a recent study conducted by ACTFL, it was reported that 9 out of 10 U.S. employers rely on “U.S. based employees with language skills other than English, with one-third (32 percent) reporting a high dependency.” (p. 5). With this high demand for bilingual and multilingual professionals, the bar has been raised on the importance […]
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