Author: British Council
Publisher: British Council
Date of Publication: 2013
Key messages on language skills:
The research shows that there is real business value in employing staff who have the ability to work effectively with individuals and organisations from cultural backgrounds different from their own. In particular, employers highlight the following as important intercultural skills:
- the ability to understand different cultural contexts and viewpoints
- demonstrating respect for others
- knowledge of a foreign language.
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