Tag: multilingual

Canada is officially a bilingual country, but the truth is that dozens, if not hundreds, of different languages are spoken at workplaces across the nation every single day. Besides English and French, you’re likely to find employees at different businesses communicating in indigenous languages, or a wide variety of foreign languages and dialects from their ancestral homes. In this age of interconnectivity and information, the ability to communicate in more than one language is a seriously in-demand skill. If you’re a small business owner, having multilingual employees on your staff can be a big asset. Here’s a look at some of the ways your small business can benefit from having a multilingual workforce, as well as a few best practices for managing such a team effectively......