In business, we strive to achieve partnerships daily in our work.

On average, the majority of industries have levels of English lower than they would need to work optimally (Moderate Proficiency or higher). Of course, this is not the case in every company. However, very few companies work in a bubble. Day to day, this means time lost to miscommunication, inefficient knowledge sharing, imprecise specifications, more laborious negotiations, and numerous other sources of drag on corporate momentum.

On average, English proficiency in the workplace has remained stable since 2012, but the gap between industries has narrowed by almost 20%. This supports the theory that English is increasingly a universal job requirement. Equalizing English skills across the economy is a positive trend, as it allows for more flexibility on both an individual and a structural level. The fact that English levels are not rising in the workplace, however, indicates there are still plenty of opportunities to boost organizational efficiency.