As organisations expand their businesses and workforces globally, their Learning and Development programs have to cater to employees from different parts of the world, who speak different languages. And even if there is a common language used for internal communication, providing employees with training in their own language can have a much bigger impact both in the workforce and the organisation. Here’s where a multilingual Learning Management System can make a big difference for an organisation; let’s have a look at how.
What is a multilingual Learning Management System?
A multilingual LMS is a learning platform that supports more than one language and allows users to select the language they want to learn in. This includes the learning materials, but also a localised user interface that supports different languages, date formats, measurements or currency. A multilingual LMS provides an overall consistent and clear learning experience for your teams in their preferred language.
Benefits of a multilingual Learning Management System in the workplace
Increase engagement and completion rates
By providing your employees with a learning environment in their preferred language, you’re removing one of the most immediate barriers to learning. A smooth experience that allows all employees to be comfortable and autonomous with their learning increases participation and interest.
Avoid confusions and misunderstandings
When people don’t have to mentally interpret or translate learning materials and can focus on the subject matter only, they retain information better and get a deeper understanding of subjects. When it comes to workplace learning, a proper understanding is crucial to avoid misinterpretations, which in some cases can lead to lost revenue, lower productivity or failure to meet compliance.
Grow your business opportunities
If your organisation sells or provides training to other companies, or you need to educate your customers about your products and services, having a multilingual Learning Management System lets you reach out to a bigger customer base. Moreover, customers in Governments or Public institutions often need their learning management systems available in a specific language, or in more than one official language – so being able to provide them with a multilingual LMS sets you apart from your competitors.
Attract global talent – and retain it
According to a survey by Lattice, 37% of Gen Z employees and 25% of Millennial employees are currently looking for a job with clear opportunities for growth, while 76% of employees said they would somewhat or very likely leave a company if they had no opportunity to progress in their careers. Providing training in multiple languages with a multilingual LMS helps you attract talent from all around the world, and providing your teams with quality training in their native language, which really supports their career growth, can really make a difference in making them stay and progress in your organisation.
In conclusion, a multilingual LMS enables you to provide all your employees with quality training no matter what their preferred language is, helps increase engagement and participation, provides clarity when it comes to learning and supports your organisation to grow a global customer base and attract and retain talent from all over the world.
Moodle Workplace is an enterprise Learning Management System available in 18 languages, including English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and German. With advanced features designed for workplace learning, Moodle Workplace is your platform to streamline onboarding, training and compliance management. Book a demo with our team today.
References
https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/risk-management/pages/training-native-language-workplace-safe.aspx#
https://lattice.com/library/top-findings-from-lattices-career-progression-survey
https://trainingindustry.com/articles/compliance/10-tips-for-multilingual-staff-training/