Safety is a core value of any workplace, and adhering to occupational safety guidelines is a non-negotiable part of doing business. Each step along the path to creating and following a workable safety program may present language barriers with some of your employees. Here is how Your Language Connection can help break down those barriers to ensure that safety really does come first!
The first step of any successful safety plan is to communicate to your workers the importance of safety in your industry and identify the potential pitfalls and safeguards you have put in place that you expect all employees to follow. Investing in professional translation and interpretation services guarantee that your message gets across to your employees. Whether you are looking to train new employees or just demonstrate a new piece of equipment, our on-site, telephone and virtual interpreters can be there to get the job done right. If your company uses training videos, we also have in-house dubbing and subtitling studios at a better price than many of our competitors.
Ongoing employee training is necessary to remind workers of their important functions in your organization. Having regular times when you can hear and interact with your employees to hear their concerns is crucial. In addition to live interpretation, your ongoing training can involve English language classes customized to your industry needs. You can teach your employees safety and English at the same time, and often with funds that are reimbursable through WedNetPA and other similar training partnerships.
It’s easy to notice cliques and groups among your workers. Sometimes, language and culture can be at the root of some of those divisions. And worse, sometimes those divisions lead to a breakdown in communication or even a weakening of the chain of command. In addition to ongoing classes, we offer team-building workshops and seminars that focus on integrating a pluralistic workforce into the expectations and demands of your American workplace.
If safety is your number one priority, YLC is here to help communicate that to your diverse workforce. Whether you need translation of manuals or videos, interpreting at live training sessions, classes that promote open communication, or workshops to build team cohesion, Your Language Connection is your one-stop shop for all of the communication needs that will allow your organization to grow and to guarantee safety for all its stakeholders.