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five ways overusing translation is  holding back your organization

When an organization hires employees that aren’t fluent in English, their response is typically to use translation to bridge the language gap. Buying translation devices, hiring bilingual supervisors, or contracting with translation services.

While many organizations view translation as their only tool for dealing with language barriers, it’s not the only option. In fact, it’s not even the best option in most situations, and it’s a short-term solution to the challenge. Translation will solve the communication gap in the moment, but in the long run, it will limit growth; both for the organization and the employees. 

Download this guide to find out where overusing translation may be hurting you and what to do instead!

COMMUNICATION guide

5 Ways to more effectively communicate with employees who don't speak english

If you have diverse teams and your leaders are struggling to communicate with employees who don’t speak English, this guide is a great place to start. There are many skills and practices that can improve communication even without using translation.
 
This communication guide gives 5 practical ways to improve communication with employees whose first language is not English. It's easy to implement; you can start improving communication right away. 

Teaching English to new hires Customizable template

While hiring employees who don’t speak English well can seem daunting at first, there are a few simple things you can do to lessen the effects of the language barrier. One of the most helpful things you can do is teach your new hires some English. 

Teaching English to new hires allows for improved communication between employees and supervisors. It can also eliminate safety incidents, improve employee experience, and increase retention.

You can begin teaching English to new hires during their orientation and new hire training. This template will walk you through a process to create a customized document to use with your non-English speaking new hires during their orientation and training. It's a resource you'll be able to use over and over again to get your new hires started on the right foot!

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