The Benefits of English as the Corporate Standard

Ensuring that business is conducted with maximum efficiency is vital in any successful organisation. Recent research has indicated that 74% of Brazilian executives have experienced the failure of a business deal due to difficulty in communicating a message effectively and clearly. There is also compelling evidence to suggest that improved cross border communication can result in improved profits, revenue and market share.

This infographic from ULearn provides information on the benefits that businesses can attain from implementing English as the corporate standard. We look at some of the statistics on the proficiency of English in non-native speaking countries throughout the world, and also provide useful tips on how to help employees adapt to learning their new language.

About the Author

Shane Whelan completed his Masters in Marketing and Management from University College Cork in 2000. After spending four years working in the marketing department of a multi-national in France, he returned to Ireland where he took up a position as a Senior Marketing Executive in the fast moving consumer goods industry. While in this position, he attained a Diploma in Digital marketing. Shane joined ULearn as Marketing Manager in 2010.