Entries by Sarah Watkins

Forecasts of increased international movement among staff highlight the need for language training

April 21, 2010 /0 Comments/in /by

A recent report predicts a 50% increase in the number of staff relocating abroad for work – what are the implications of this? A recent report issued by the global giant Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) predicts that the number of people working abroad will increase by 50% over the next decade. The report, ‘Talent mobility 2020:…

Language opens door to new markets – the increase in Arabic, Russian and Mandarin

January 21, 2010 /0 Comments/in , /by

At a time of global economic downturn, tapping into new markets has never been so relevant to the success, indeed survival, of businesses worldwide. As recession deals its harsh blows to flailing western economies, drawn deeper into a spiral of unemployment, inflation, negative home equity and soaring energy and fuel prices, it is becoming clear…