Many companies require second language learners to undergo communications training, but not much is done in terms of raising the awareness of how native English speakers can contribute to the solution.

Through embodying these 5 simple strategies to promote interactions with non-native speaking colleagues, your company can develop a much stronger global team.

Many multilingual employees feel anxious about presenting and talking during meetings. They fear judgement by their colleagues and peers. And this makes sense. Who wants to feel embarrassed or ashamed for how they speak? Simultaneously, many native English speakers are at a loss for how to respectfully seek clarification and learn to listen to colleagues with different accents.