Personio, the premier People Operating System for small and medium-sized businesses in Europe, encountered distinct language challenges within its diverse team, which spans multiple countries.
Challenge
With offices spanning several countries, including Spain, Personio is committed to uniting employees from various cultural backgrounds and languages, fostering a more inclusive workplace.
Understanding the critical role of effective communication in the tech industry, developing a benefit program aimed at speeding up team development proved to be a complex task.
Solution
Personio partnered with LingualNeeds Business to enhance their team’s language skills, aiming for a B2 fluency level in English, Spanish, and German. The key to this collaboration was LingualNeeds’ flexible approach and effective program management, which perfectly aligned with Personio’s learning objectives.
The collaboration focused on equipping employees with essential language skills to boost their professional development and foster a more united and engaged company culture.
“We truly appreciate the flexibility and the tailored management plan provided by LingualNeeds. Their Account Management team consistently offers valuable tips for optimizing our account and provides guidance on effectively promoting the language program among our employees.” – Senior Workplace Coordinator at Personio
Results
Personio has seen steady growth in employee participation in their language program each quarter. In Spain, 95 learners reported a notable boost in their engagement with both the company culture and their teams.
The language program became a catalyst for connection, breaking down barriers, and fostering a sense of unity among employees.
Final words
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Personio?
Personio is the premier People Operating System for small and medium-sized businesses in Europe.
What language challenges did Personio face?
Personio faced distinct language challenges due to its diverse team spanning multiple countries.
How did Personio address its language challenges?
Personio partnered with LingualNeeds Business to enhance their team’s language skills, aiming for B2 fluency in English, Spanish, and German.
What were the results of the language program at Personio?
Personio saw steady growth in employee participation, with 95 learners in Spain reporting increased engagement with the company culture.
What benefits did Personio experience from the language program?
The language program helped break down barriers and foster a sense of unity among employees.
