Case Studies
Don't just take our word for it. The Language Networks across the UK have helped hundreds of companies across the UK to develop or fine-tune their foreign language and cultural strategies. Below, businesses that have profited from understanding foreign languages and cultures share their experiences.
Transport
Bristol International Airport
(Bristol)
Bristol Airport is continuing to expand, with 31 new scheduled destinations in 2007. The airport is aiming to enhance the experience of its international customers, and to develop cultural and language capabilities of its staff.
Danbrit (Goole, Humber)
Danbrit prides itself on the diversity of the service it can offer. With the provision of a range of vessels from small coasters up to Panamax, for example, they have the capacity to ship cargoes of all shapes and sizes, anywhere in the world.
(Case study opens on RLN Yorkshire & The Humber website)
First Bristol
(Bristol)
First Bristol is one of the operating companies of First Bus, the UK's largest bus operator. The company has found innovative ways of attracting Polish recruits to its workforce.
Flybe (Exeter, Devon)
Flybe currently employs around 1,500 staff, with over 800 staff based at Exeter International Airport. With a growing European network, it is no surprise therefore that the ability to speak a European language is an increasingly important asset amongst its employees.
IPB (Manchester)
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The freight, parcel and logistics Manchester based company recognised that dealing with international companies means it's becoming increasingly necessary for the effort in communications to be two way, in order to put yourself one step ahead of the competition.
Portland Port - 2008
(Portland, Dorset)
Portland is is now the world’s third biggest cruise destination and is keen to attract German cruise liners. The organisation recognises the need to understand the culture of German cruise visitors and welcome them in their own language.
Portland Port - 2009
As one of the largest man made harbours in the world, Portland Port has seen a significant increase in cruise calls in recent years with six cruise ship visits in 2008.
RLN SW has collaborated in several events and provided further assistance to provide a warm welcome to German cruise ships.
