Why Is Language Certification Important in Healthcare? Language certification is essential in healthcare because it ensures optimal patient care and increases safety. Speaking more than one language in healthcare positions helps nurses, doctors, and care teams provide quality care for diverse communities. Overcoming language barriers in healthcare is crucial because it ensures patients receive and […]
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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 […]
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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 readingSave Time, Money & Hire Qualified Job Applicants
Imagine what it would be like if finding qualified job applicants were fast, easy, and cost effective? While that might be a far-off dream, there is one foolproof way to save yourself time and money when hiring multilingual candidates. Save Time and Money, and Hire Qualified Applicants Language Certification is the answer to ensuring your […]
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Language Proficient Brought to you by Language Testing International — Your Global Partner in Language Testing, Training, and Learning. 3 MILLION Multilinguals strong and growing! Companies all around the world depend on multilingual talent in order to grow and scale their business. Employees with the appropriate level of language proficiency eliminate communication barriers and mitigate […]
Continue readingGo Global, Grow Your Business, and Get Certified!
Globalization creates unlimited opportunities for industries worldwide. How can your organization go global and ensure that your efforts are successful? Your company’s potential customer base is virtually endless when barriers are broken down, including, but not limited to, language barriers. Is your organization prepared to communicate, serve, and delight your customers? Have you certified the […]
Continue readingWhy Language Proficiency Assessments Are Good for Employees and Employers
Why Language Proficiency Assessments Are Good for Employees and Employers Whether you have multilingual employees, plan to hire those who are, or want to encourage your staff to pursue a second or third language, it’s critical to consider certification of their language abilities. Certifying your employees’ language skills brings credibility to your company’s multilingual talent, […]
Continue readingThe Importance of Language in Patient-Centered Care
American medical systems face challenges as demographic shifts result in a growing number of patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). The commonality of language and cultural sensitivity are key elements that can facilitate the implementation of diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. It is vital that healthcare providers offer translation services in order to respond to patients’ […]
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The American Dream, a key piece of which is home ownership, is flourishing in Latinx communities all across the nation. By every economic measure, the buying power of Spanish-speaking Americans is skyrocketing to the tune of over $2 trillion. That buying power is most especially manifesting itself in home ownership, evidenced by the statistic that […]
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