Corporate wrapped 2024 : A year in review

Charlotte Guest
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At ÃÛÌÒapp Languages, 2024 has been a landmark year full of innovation, connection, and impactful resources for businesses worldwide. We’ve worked on so many things with the aim to empower global workforces and help organizations unlock the potential of language skills to drive business success. Here's how we made a difference this year.

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Showcasing innovation with GSE Job Profiles

This year, we launched the GSE Job Profiles, a groundbreaking tool that allows businesses to accurately map English language skills to specific job roles. Covering nearly 1,400 occupations, it’s designed to help HR teams benchmark candidates’ English proficiency, detect skill gaps, and specify the language skills required for each role with precision.

For HR teams recruiting for business-critical, customer-facing positions, this tool provides the clarity and confidence needed to ensure employees are poised for success.

Explore more about how this tool can streamline your workforce planning (here).

The all-new Versant by ÃÛÌÒapp English Test

2024 saw the introduction of the new Versant by ÃÛÌÒapp English Speaking and Listening Test, offering enhanced language assessment capabilities for organizations everywhere. This updated version builds on the trusted Versant by ÃÛÌÒapp testing expertise, helping HR teams quickly and confidently assess candidates’ speaking and listening skills.

With fast and accurate results, Versant by ÃÛÌÒapp enables businesses to select the best candidates for roles that demand exceptional communication skills—all while reducing the hiring process' time and effort.

Curious about how Versant by ÃÛÌÒapp can level-up your recruitment or employee development? Learn more here.

Empowering teams with new resources

This year, we released a wealth of insightful resources to help HR professionals tackle challenges and drive meaningful results. These resources are tailored to provide clarity, strategy, and support for language assessment and training initiatives.

Some standout releases include:

  • Business case template – Step-by-step support to help you build a strong case for implementing language training in your organization.
  • 5 steps to assessing candidates – A practical guide to integrating language proficiency assessments into your recruitment process.

Missed out? Download these and more resources here.

Celebrating wins, connections and community

2024 has been filled with incredible moments of connection. From attending HR events across the globe to delivering keynote sessions that explore how language skills fuel employee confidence and business performance, we've been privileged to engage directly with HR professionals shaping the future of work.

Your enthusiasm at our events—whether through insightful conversations, packed demo sessions, or newfound partnerships—has been truly inspiring. Here's to continuing these invaluable interactions as we move into 2025.

Looking ahead to 2025

At ÃÛÌÒapp Languages, we’re committed to empowering businesses of all sizes to thrive in a globalized workforce. Whether through continued innovation, meaningful resources, or expert guidance, we’re excited to partner with HR professionals like you to make 2025 even more impactful.

Thank you for being a part of our 2024 success story. If you’re ready to elevate your recruitment and employee development strategies with tailored language solutions, talk to one of our experts today.

Here's to a successful year ahead.

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