Jul
3rd, 2019
9 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Language Training Partner – Part 2
Jennifer HubauerWe continue a two-part series where we suggest nine questions to ask yourself before you select a corporate language training partner.
May
20th, 2019
Speexx and Swiss Exams bring co-branded Speexx and Cambridge Assessment English Prep Courses to Switzerland
Sarah VoigtSpeexx is excited to share that we’ve partnered up with Swiss Exams, experts in exam management, to bring the Speexx and Cambridge Assessment English joint offerings to organizations in Switzerland. Swiss Exams is the very first partner from the Cambridge partner network with whom Speexx will be rolling out the co-branded language learning solutions.
May
30th, 2018
Think Before You Speak: Why it Matters – Communications Learning
Andreas UrbanOrganizations with a strong learning culture feature high up in Bersin By Deloitte’s Talent Management Maturity model. These more mature organizations generate 2.3 times more cash flow per employee and 1.4 times more revenue – and rate themselves 170% better at innovation. But what impact might better communications –both internal communications and external-facing corporate communications– have on global organizations?
Jan
23rd, 2018
Making Meetings Meaningful
Jennifer HubauerThere can be few people – except, perhaps the genuinely work-shy – who delight in attending meetings and would choose to be in one rather than being allowed to do anything else, including getting on with their work. Yet meetings continue to litter our diaries. So, who wants them? Do we secretly like them more than we’d be prepared to acknowledge publicly?
Dec
7th, 2017
What Are the Most Powerful Languages for Business?
Andreas UrbanWhy business language matters - Before moving into new markets, L&D needs to consider whether their staff are equipped to deal with a new set of languages and cultural norms. Modern cities aren’t mono- or even bilingual anymore.
Dec
5th, 2016
Strengthening Leadership: Corporate Language Training for Executives
Armin HoppMany executives have difficulty finding time to spend on language training. If they travel frequently or meet with investors and stakeholders, it may be impossible for them to attend regular classroom sessions.
Jun
7th, 2016
How to Prioritise on Your Corporate Communication Skills
Armin HoppAlmost all organisations (98%) who participated in the 4th Annual Speexx Exchange survey in December 2015 agreed that good communications are ‘very important’ or ‘important’ for the success of their business. Almost a quarter (24%) thought intercultural differences had a negative impact, while 21% cited lack of foreign language skills among employees.