The Speexx white paper explores the key HR factors driving business agility this year, as well as the barriers to improving workforce communication skills. It also highlights how better communication across borders will increase overall organisational productivity and profitability. Based on the annual Speexx Exchange 2013-14 Survey, an audit which captured feedback from 250 global HR managers and L&D professionals, the report includes key talent-management findings offers practical guidelines for HR and L&D Managers.

According to the white paper, there is increasing recognition of the need for flexible learning solutions. Ninety percent of respondents currently provide some form of eLearning and 43 percent have it embedded across the entire organisation. Furthermore, the study highlights six specific areas where enterprises may also benefit directly from better communication: increased collaboration across borders (cited by 43 percent); quicker time to decision (41 percent); enhanced competitive advantage (39 percent); improved customer-service quality (38 percent); reduced internal conflict (33 percent); and cost savings (23 percent).

Jörg Koberling, Founder and CEO of Speexx, comments, "Given the increasing trend towards cross-border collaboration, effective communication is now one of the key opportunities for organisations worldwide. The main incentive for businesses is the fact that strong communication skills will lead to enhanced employability and agility. Being able to adapt and evolve will not only ensure a competitive edge, but also create a stronger internal talent- management pool."