The UK is facing a language-learning crisis. School students are turning away from the study of languages at an alarming rate, particularly core European languages such as French and German. This is happening at a time of national political disruption […]
Talent mobility is a critical factor when globally oriented organisations are recruiting for the future. Employers need to develop a skilled team to deliver on their objectives, while also thinking ahead to where the business might grow in the longer term and how they can staff their overseas plans.
Creating a connection: aligning learning and development with your business’s goals.
Learning a new language for business is a great professional strategy. It allows you to engage on a personal level with new and future colleagues and clients, and it establishes a point of difference between you and your competitors. This sounds great in theory, but how might these new skills be useful in a real-life scenario?
Picture this: you are the team captain playing for your favourite football club. Learning a language is very much like scoring a goal for your football team in the World Cup.
International markets are now becoming a big focus for an ever-increasing number of organisations. Southeast Asia is one of the most interesting emerging markets for global ventures.