In the healthcare field, employing skilled and competent caregivers who are able to meet the diverse and growing needs of our communities is more important than ever. In a 2018 study commissioned by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs, it was reported that 41% of […]
Continue readingLead the Way With World Languages in the Workplace
We are living in a global society; there is explosive growth nationally and internationally. Our clients, prospects, and staff are diverse, yet one in three businesses report a gap between the language skills needed and the employees available to fill the need. As organizations grow, so does the demand for language proficiency in multiple languages. […]
Continue readingHiring Multilingual Workers and Taking Out the Complexities
So, you’ve decided to hire multilingual employees, and that makes your organization simply amazing! Why? Because as confirmed by the New American Economy Report, “Americans lose almost $2 billion each year because of language and cultural misunderstandings.” Thus, hiring multilingual talent is clearly a smart business decision. Now comes the tricky part—how do you find […]
Continue readingReflection on ACTFL 2019: Learning to be an Advocate
My experiences at the annual ACTFL convention are always a little different from a “typical” ACTFL attendee. Given my district role as a program supervisor, I am fortunate to start ACTFL Week on Tuesday, when the National Association of District Supervisors for Foreign Language (NADSFL) convenes for its annual meeting. By the time ACTFL convention […]
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