July is the heart of wedding season, and often we hear young couples being told that the secret to any good marriage is communication.

That advice is as valid for a marriage as it is for a work relationship, and given that we often spend more of our time at work than with our spouses, it’s all the more important that work communication be strong. But, the reality of our multilingual and multicultural communities is that opportunities for miscommunication abound.  This could operate on several levels.  It could be the actual language that gets in the way, or simply the cultural lens we use to interpret that message.  For example, words like no and now don’t always have the same meaning across cultures.  Here in the United States, they’re pretty firm, but in more relaxed cultures, they may not always be perceived as such.

The linguists at Your Language Connection understand these issues, and can offer constructive ways to improve communication among your team and with your customers.  We’re also a local outfit, so many of us live, work and socialize among the same communities where you do business.  We know well the people we seek to serve and the language they use.

If you feel that communication is an issue where you work, invite the communication professionals at Your Language Connection to help build your human capital and begin to use your diverse workforce to your advantage.  We offer customizable language-learning solutions that could include ongoing classes, regular check-ups and one-time workshops.  We also offer interpretation in multiple modalities, and transcreation, a process by which we don’t just translate your message, but render it culturally appropriate to a diverse audience.

If you want to unlock the secrets to effective communication, contact us today!