Centaur's English classes are a proven cost-effective way to: Improve relationship w/ clients - Clients have a better impression because there will be fewer grammatical mistakes
- Your message can be communicated more succinctly and accurately
- Work on accent reduction improves clients’ comprehension
Boost productivity - Employees who feel more comfortable with peers and environment are more productive
less time is lost due to communication problems - Non-native speakers spend less time worrying about language and concentrate more on the objective
- Non-native speakers can work more effectively with native English speakers and others who use English
Improve morale Employees will: - be less likely to suffer from stress caused by language barriers and culture shock.
- be able to share all of their talents and experience when working with other embassies and governments leading to greater job satisfaction.
- have the opportunity for personal and professional development and growth.
- take fewer days off due to illness (Happy workers work harder and take fewer sick days. According to CCH The total cost of absenteeism ranges from $60,000 per year for small companies up to $3.6 million for larger organizations.)
Retain employees and attracts other professionals - Employees value training, advancement and a supportive environment when choosing a company.
- Recruitment and training costs are high.
Eliminate the need for expensive translation - Training is necessary to keep up-to-date and therefore competitive.
- By 2050 the U.S. Census Bureau estimates that 47% of the population will be recent immigrants. In 2004 7.5% of all UK residents were foreign born. This number has increased and will continue to as Romania and Bulgaria become EU members.
- Globalization means companies that can cross cultural barriers will be the most successful.
Prevent health and safety disasters Contact Centaur today to discuss how your company can benefit from better English skills! tel: 703-462-0281
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