PRESS COVERAGE
From The Guardian, February 2008
On the other hand, jargon has its uses. For a start, if you work hard at it and become fluent, you can say you speak another language. That’s a particularly important claim, if like me, your monoglot status is beginning to get you down. OK, it’s not quite as glamorous as being fluent in French or Italian, but hey, it’s a step in the right direction. And HR will notice. Actually HR had better notice, because a report from Teach Yourself Business Languages has found that 28% of employers would be willing to pay more to staff with a second language and 25% said that they would be more likely to hire a bilingual recruit. I’m off to ask for that pay rise (sorry, incremental motivator package) right this minute.
From The Language Corner, April 2008
“One quarter of UK companies have lost out on business because their staff cannot speak a foreign language, according to research released today by the publisher of the Teach Yourself Business Language Series. The independent research conducted by Gfk NOP reveals that insufficient language skills in the workplace have meant that 17% of companies have not been able to pitch for business globally.”
From Personnel Today, February 2008
“Foreign language skills get boost with Fabio Capello’s appointment as England soccer manager.”
From Business 7, February 2008
One in four firms has lost business contracts because their staff cannot speak a foreign language.
Asurvey of 500 UK companies also found that one in 10 had to pay to have documents translated because no one in their organisation had the necessary language skills.
Manufacturing, catering and leisure firms were most in need of workers who had learned another language, according to the study by the publishers of the Teach Yourself Business Languages series.
The books’ author, Sarah Carroll, said: “Mandarin Chinese is quickly becoming one of the most useful languages to know in business and Spanish may well end up rivalling English as a global business language in the Americas by 2050. Businesses need to be aware of this and invest in foreign language speakers.”
From Milk Round, January 2008
“Demand for bilingual graduates as firms face language barriers”
Job hunting graduates with language skills could be set for a wealth of opportunities.
A survey by Gfk NOP reveals a quarter of UK companies have lost out on business because staff can’t speak a foreign language and 28 percent would be willing to pay staff more if they had language skills.
The research released by the publisher of the Teach Yourself Business Languages Series also found 25 percent of medium sized companies would benefit from more foreign language speakers.
The gap in language knowledge means bilingual graduate jobseekers are in demand across the business community. Insufficient language skills in the workplace have led to 17 percent of companies not being able to pitch for business globally; 10 percent have incurred costs having documents translated.
One in four medium sized businesses felt that their company would benefit from more foreign language speakers and 25 percent would actively hire a candidate who could speak a second language over one that couldn’t.
Sarah Carroll, author of the Teach Yourself Business Languages Series, said: “As companies begin to operate more within the international community, they must ensure they hire staff with good language skills. It’s encouraging that some companies are beginning to recognise this demand and they are prepared to offer foreign language speakers a premium salary.”
She added: “China is one of the fastest growing global markets and the demand for UK Mandarin Chinese speakers is increasing. Mandarin Chinese is quickly becoming one of the most useful languages to know in business and Spanish may well end up rivalling English as a global business language in the Americas by 2050. Businesses need to be aware of this and invest in foreign language speakers so they are able to compete in the global market.”
From HR Zone, January 2008
“Language skills sees bosses lose out on business”
This is according to research by publisher ‘Teach Yourself Business Languages’ series. In good news for candidates who can speak more than one language, 28 per cent of employers said they would be willing to pay more for their skills.
Sarah Carroll, author of the Teach Yourself Business Languages series, said: “China is one of the fastest growing global markets and the demand for UK Mandarin Chinese speakers is increasing. Mandarin Chinese is quickly becoming one of the most useful languages to know in business and Spanish may well end up rivaling English as a global business language in the Americas by 2050. Businesses need to be aware of this and invest in foreign language speakers so they are able to compete in the global market.”
Manufacturing businesses (16 per cent) and catering and leisure sectors (16 per cent) are most in need of workers with foreign language skills, according to the report.
From Get Reading, January 2008
“No languages lose orders”
ONE in four firms has lost business contracts because their staff cannot speak a foreign language, according to a new report today.
A survey of more than 500 UK companies also found that one in 10 had to pay to have documents translated because no one in their organisation had the necessary language skills.
Manufacturing, catering and leisure firms were most in need of workers who had learned another language, according to the study by the publishers of the Teach Yourself Business Languages series.
The books’ author, Sarah Carroll, said: “China is one of the fastest growing global markets and the demand for UK Mandarin Chinese speakers is increasing.
“Mandarin Chinese is quickly becoming one of the most useful languages to know in business and Spanish may well end up rivalling English as a global business language in the Americas by 2050.
“Businesses need to be aware of this and invest in foreign language speakers so they are able to compete in the global market.”
One in five firms said they would be willing to pay higher salaries to staff with language skills.
ONE in four firms has lost business contracts because their staff cannot speak a foreign language, according to a new report today.
A survey of more than 500 UK companies also found that one in 10 had to pay to have documents translated because no one in their organisation had the necessary language skills.
Manufacturing, catering and leisure firms were most in need of workers who had learned another language, according to the study by the publishers of the Teach Yourself Business Languages series.
The books’ author, Sarah Carroll, said: “China is one of the fastest growing global markets and the demand for UK Mandarin Chinese speakers is increasing.
“Mandarin Chinese is quickly becoming one of the most useful languages to know in business and Spanish may well end up rivalling English as a global business language in the Americas by 2050.
“Businesses need to be aware of this and invest in foreign language speakers so they are able to compete in the global market.”
One in five firms said they would be willing to pay higher salaries to staff with language skills.
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