English training for businesses is an investment like any other: because you want to maximize your Return On Investment (ROI). Your multilingual workforce is facing communication barriers and it is likely affecting areas of your business that you aren't even aware of yet. The truth is: every workplace environment has a power dynamic. So if you see ESL employees struggling to communicate, or speak up during meetings, it is likely because they don't feel equipped or empowered to do so. So when you provide the tools they need to do so, everything changes. In fact, here's 4 ways that our English training for businesses gives you the ROI, and the boost in employee morale that you need to see...
What's the ROI of English training for businesses? It starts with morale because...
1. It reduces turnover
Onboarding a new employee is expensive. All of the time, energy and money put into advertising a job opening, holding interviews, negotiating employment contracts and training that new employee can cost tens of thousands of dollars per role. And that doesn't even account for the loss of talent and institutional knowledge during the transition.
Your ESL associates (who speak English as a Second Language)are far more likely to remain employed when they feel confident in their professional language skills. And our clients have even reported that our workforce ESL programs improved their employee satisfaction and retention rates. Improving workplace communication means:
- Fewer misunderstandings
- Less money spent on correcting mistakes
- A more supportive working environment
- Better and more clear communication
2. It improves employee performance
When employees struggle, it is felt throughout the entire business. Whether they struggle with customer interactions, participating in meetings, or writing reports... struggling to understand or be understood affects every part of your business. And those communication barriers are felt by coworkers and customers alike. Which translates into poor performance more often than not. That's why we encourage you to customize our curriculum with an emphasis on relevant professional skills.
Improving workplace communication leads to smoother operations across the board. Faster problem-solving, and greater customer satisfaction improves performance in service industries. In blue-collar or industrial sectors (like construction or manufacturing) improving worksite communication results in fewer safety incidents and greater compliance.
3. It creates loyalty, trust and long-term commitment
When leadership invests in employees with English training for businesses, it sends a clear message. "We believe in you, and your potential." In this day and age when job hopping is all too common, this kind of sentiment is rare. So when workers see their employer providing real tools to help them succeed, it creates trust and fosters loyalty in a unique way.
Our customized ESL programs for workers fit busy employee schedules and accommodate job-specific needs. Job, company or industry specific terminology are emphasized. Which only ensures that your most specific goals are achieved, by remaining focused on what is relevant.
Investing in English training for business = investing in your people
Businesses that partner with us for employee ESL training often see results within the first 30-60 days. One client even noted achieving 75% of learning goals within the first 30 hours of instruction. How is this possible? By:
- Determining a baseline employee proficiency metric, through placement tests
- Customizing your English training curriculum to your goals and employee proficiency
- Regular progress reports that highlight strengths and opportunities
- Skill development encouraged through real-time evaluations
- Consistent updates provide opportunities for managers to reevaluate goals or switch focus as class continues
- Ensuring that online English training class is convenient and flexible for workers to attend
Our interactive and engaging In-Person and Online Corporate Language Training provides English Classes for Companies online and on-site with live highly qualified native-speaking language instructors. We offer Real-Time Private and Group Corporate English Language Training. Get a Free Quote for your Industry Specific Onsite or Online Corporate English Training for employees.
