English language skills in the workplace

We collaborated with QS to present the first global overview of English language skills at work. Over 5,300 employers in 38 countries/territories were asked a series of questions about the importance of English in the workplace.

The results of the English at Work survey showed how vital English is for workplace communication, with over two thirds of employers saying that English is important for their business. Key findings were:

• In every industry, there is a gap between the English language skills required at work and the English skills that employees have
• Around half of all employers offer a better starting package to applicants with good English language skills, which can also lead to faster progression through job grades and higher salary increases (in non-English speaking countries).

Explore English at Work

You can explore the survey report to see the trends globally and compare between countries, different company sizes and sectors. Register now to download our free report.

How can you make sure your workforce has the level of English needed to succeed?

Firstly, you need to know the level of English required for any given job in your organisation. You can do this quickly and easily by using our free Workplace English Tool. This helps recruiters and training managers establish the level of English required for any job within an organisation.

Once you know the English level required, you can then test applicants and current staff with Linguaskill to find out if they meet these standards or if training is required.