How bilingualism exemplifies acceptance

Aside from the economic and health benefits, knowing a second language also has a moral benefit. For example, if you spoke fluently in Spanish and are still learning English and applied at a company where every single employee only knew English, you would feel like you don’t belong. When companies hire bilingual employees, they are creating a more diverse and encouraging environment.

Most people do not find starting a new job an easier and calming transition. They’re nervous about change, don’t know if they will like it, and are worried about fitting in. Imagine being the only person who doesn’t fully understand the dominant language in that company, let alone no one else at that company understanding the language that you’re fluent in.

A blogger who grew up knowing how to read, write, and speak in Spanish and English shares her views on what kind of effect having bilingual employees would have to candidates for a job. “I believe in a work place that creates diversity and makes people feel welcomed.” (Flores, 2018). Having a diverse workforce at a company makes everyone feel welcome and it also send a positive message of acceptance.

It’s not something many of us think about often, but something so small as having someone to relate to is a comforting feeling. It is important to have workplace diversity, such as bilingual employees, to attract prospective employees. When more people feel like they will fit in at a company, more people will apply for that position and the company will likely be able to fill a position quicker.

As the desire and need for bilingual employees continues to grow, the opportunities for those who know two languages will grow too. Having a bilingual workforce will make people view that company in a more positive way.

Flores, G. (2018, September 23). Why is it important to be bilingual? Retrieved from Medium: https://medium.com/@gladysfl/why-is-it-important-to-be-bilingual-93571e601879