Global LT, Inc.

Sure - learning a second (or third or fourth) #language can be really hard. It can also be incredibly rewarding! Hear from our Chief Learning Officer on why #languagelearning is so important: https://hubs.li/Q02BK94X0

New #blog alert! This is something you may have noticed at your company already - language barriers. If you haven't (and even if you have), we've put together a guide to help you identify and address a #languagebarrier within your company. We include signs to look for, like low engagement and dips in productivity; ways to asses, like analyzing communication patterns and using #languageproficiency assessments; and steps to take to address it, like #languagetraining programs 👀 and feedback loops. Go check it out here: https://hubs.li/Q02FJ2LK0.

Happy Argentina Independence Day! Celebrated annually on July 9, the holiday marks the day when Argentina declared independence from Spain in 1816. Celebrations include family reunions, traditional food, parades, and fireworks to honor the country's past.

Time for another #FunFactFriday! Members of the Yoruba tribe, an ethnic group in Nigeria, take greeting rituals seriously, especially with their elders. When an adult is approaching, it is customary for young people to greet them by dropping to their knees. To be more specific, women kneel, and men prostrate themselves. These traditional gestures are signs of deference and respect for the elders in the community.

Happy #4thofJuly to all of our #American followers! We hope you take this day to reflect on the #cultural differences that make America great. "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!" - The New Colossus, written by Emma Lazarus in 1883

Speaking your employees' language - literally and figuratively - will make you a better leader. Read more from our Chief Learning Officer on why sharing a common #language improves things in the #workplace and makes a difference in every part of the learners’ lives. Read more: https://hubs.li/Q02BK3BM0

Think your company won't benefit from #languagelearning? Think again. Having a multilingual workplace can build community, create a sense of inclusion, and help your company grow. Read more: https://hubs.li/Q02BJ_430 #LanguageExperiences #SecondLanguageAcquisition #GlobalLT

Cultural awareness is a crucial component of modern workplaces. It helps with better communication, increased creativity, and increased employee engagement. When employees feel valued and understood, they're more likely to be committed to their work. An employee salaried at $60,000 will cost a company anywhere from $30,000 to $45,000 to hire and train a replacement. It's significantly less expensive to foster inclusivity through #languagetraining and #culturalawareness than to find a replacement. Read more about the benefits of cultural awareness: https://hubs.li/Q02zvXkw0

It's the end of the week which means it's time for #FunFactFriday! Some countries regard pointing with the index finger as rude. While many #cultures probably think that pointing a finger isn’t very nice, some countries like Indonesia and Malaysia view this gesture as incredibly offensive. There, it’s considered much more polite to gesture toward things with the thumb. In many African countries, pointing is appropriate for inanimate objects only, not people.

Can learning a second #language make you a more compassionate leader? Short answer: yup! Did you know that learning a new language can foster #empathy among your #employees? A study by the University of Chicago found that #bilingual individuals exhibit higher empathy and sensitivity toward other cultures. Call it whatever you want - soft skills, emotional intelligence, EQ - they're the difference between having a healthy workforce and not. Technical skills are great, but they're only half the battle. Your workforce needs well-rounded, compassionate, empathetic leaders to thrive. Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q02BqGNy0