Importance of Translation Policies
Policies required by law must be translated if 10% or more employees do not speak English. Instead, hire translators to localize content.
- Steps to Ensure Effective Documentation
- Review your documentation.
- Choose a translation company.
- Align on a process.
- Proofread the translation.
- Update and maintain translated content.
Workplace Multilingualism and Etiquette
In general, employers must allow native languages unless interfering with operations. Assuming Spanish knowledge is well-intentioned. Avoid foreign languages in front of others.
- If necessary language speakers are unavailable, translation percentage will be higher.
- Language skills on resumes help get global jobs. With business developments, a multilingual workplace is likely.
Impact of Multilingualism in the Workplace
There are few court cases on policies. Successful claims arose from no native language instructions. Bilingual people earn about 10 percent more, up to 50 percent if the job requires that language. Multilingualism provides flexibility to move positions. Yes, it is rude to speak languages not everybody understands. Best communicate in a common language. Multilingual employees provide better service to non-English clients.