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Reducing the impact of language barriers

In global, multicultural organizations, simply expecting all employees to speak one common language, such as English, marginalizes the potential impact of international talent and leaves monolingual staff ill-equipped to help the organization compete effectively in a globalized environment…

November 1, 2011 by js1981

Forbes Insights recently teamed up with Rosetta Stone Business and conducted a survey of 100 executives at large U.S. businesses (annual revenue of more than $500 million) regarding the impact of language barriers and the importance of bilingualism/multilingualism in the workplace. “The survey found that foreign language skills will be even more vital in the future and that language abilities can help executives advance their careers, speed overseas expansion, and boost corporate – as well as personal – success…”

 

 

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