Despite hesitant signs of economic recovery and reports of stagnation in the job market, competition for the best and brightest professionals remains fierce. With so many companies vying for top…
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Monthly Archives: March 2014
Foreign Language Proficiency Makes More Than Cents
Although many business leaders have no difficulty understanding the practical value of second language proficiency, not everyone knows the financial benefits of being able to communicate in a foreign tongue.…
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The World’s Most Unique Commutes
Did you ever think that your daily commute could be something you’d look forward to? For some lucky people around the world their commutes are nothing short of spectacular. Are you as fortunate –…
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Explaining the Value of Virtual Learning
The perks of online learning programs for businesses and employees alike are numerous. Still, for workers who may seem less convinced by these tools, it may be prudent for management…
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Investing in English Language Learning: A New Path to Profitability
More than two thirds of the Global 1000 workforce speaks a native language other than English according to the World Trade Organization, yet more and more corporations are adopting English…
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End the Blame Game to Promote a Healthy Workplace
It’s human instinct to look for an external source to blame when things go wrong, particularly in the workplace. In a moment of panic, the stress and repercussions of taking…
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Technology Streamlining HR Processes
Long gone are the days when human resources professionals were tasked with merely providing new hires with employee handbooks and managing requests for time off. Today’s HR managers are often…
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Language-Learning Priorities in the United States
It might not surprise you to hear that the United States is behind many other countries in the world when it comes to preparing its students to compete in the…
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Workplace Safety Depends on Language Understanding
Diversity in the workplace is certainly something to be celebrated, and can contribute to national as well as international market expansion efforts. Are there times, however, when bilingualism can actually…
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What Type of Language Learner Are You?
At any given moment, millions of people are learning a new language—from schoolchildren starting their first French class to travelers wanting to enrich their cultural experiences. In our experience, most…
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