Engaged employees are the lifeblood of any successful enterprise and that’s especially true in times of difficulty. It’s why businesses often rate human capital as their most valuable asset. Staying agile and responsive during a crisis requires companies to lean…
It shouldn’t be a big secret that the cultural spotlight has been shining directly and brightly onto the subject of diversity and inclusion (D&I). Media headlines are rife with stories of inequality both in the workplace and in broader society—all…
It’s not a big secret that we’ve been talking a lot about language vendor costs, how much organizations typically spend on language training, and how exactly organizations can minimize those costs for significant savings across your organization. The good news…
You’ve been asked to choose a language training program. Do you go old school with face-to-face instruction or empower your employees to learn online? Perhaps you’re adding language training for the first time. Or rethinking your current program. Either way,…
You’ve invested in hiring, training, and developing your employees. It’s natural to want to reap the rewards of having a talented team on your side not just today but for years to come. And increasingly, the key to improving employee…
Recruiting a diverse, global workforce is an achievement well worth the effort. Increasingly remote work models allow companies to recruit and retain talent from anywhere. This recruiting flexibility can be a boon to enterprises facing economic difficulties, employee retention concerns,…
What does your corporate language policy say about your company culture? Does it reflect the value you place on diversity in the workplace? These are questions that get at the heart of the challenge many companies face in drafting a…
In 2020, employers are responding to the unique challenges of an increasingly remote workforce by enhancing online learning and increasing L&D budgets for the third year in a row. A study from LinkedIn indicates 57% of employers plan to invest…
In a recent post, we talked at length about how to launch a language cost audit, and how you can see big savings in the process. As a quick refresher, in that post, we outlined three critical steps for unlocking…
How many language training vendors does your company use? Even uncovering that simple fact can take a bit of legwork if your employees are located around the globe. Once you’ve found your answer, a smart followup is to audit all…
Lately I’ve been using my messaging tools a little more than usual. I’ve realized I can’t get through a single workday without a quick check-in from a teammate, or a status report on a specific project. This is exactly how…
When it comes to successfully administering any online language training program, learner performance measurement is critical — and there is no shortage of key success metrics to fall back on. Whether you are leaning on performance metrics like employee retention…