Why language skills are so important | HRZone
www.hrzone.com › community › blogsNov 21, 2018 · Why language skills are so important. 21st Nov 2018. Effective communication is at the heart of every business – conversations with customers, suppliers, colleagues and partners. For companies operating internationally, communication is multilingual. While English is broadly viewed as the lingua franca of business, global companies are undoubtedly able to enjoy richer, more productive conversations with stakeholders across borders when they can operate in different languages.