Employees benefit from increased job satisfaction levels and internal promotion opportunities when a company invests in training and development programs. Welocalize, ranked as one of the world’s largest language services providers (LSP), has achieved recognition for its commitment to the betterment of each employee through its comprehensive training and personal development programs, earning a 2023 Best Employers in Localization Award (BELA Award). This accolade is a testimony to the company’s commitment to nurturing a culture that prioritizes the progress and well-being of employees and is the second year the company’s training and development programs have received a BELA Award.

Welocalize’s Learning and Development Programs

Welocalize employees benefit from an increasing number of courses designed to help learn new skills and enhance personal and professional development. Each Welocalize employee receives the support and resources to thrive in their roles with access to a growing number of courses designed to facilitate the acquisition of new skills. Their manager assigns business unit, role-specific training, and internal courses through Welocalize’s Learning Management System "WeLearn," which consists of 164 courses that fall into four main categories: quality, interpersonal skills, functional skills, and technical skills. 

If an employee at Welocalize wants to improve their skills, but the Learning and Development team is unable to provide the necessary training, they can apply for subsidies for external training through the Welocalize Training Fund. Any employee can request funding up to a maximum of 50% of the cost of the training, provided that it is relevant to their role and level within the company. 

"Our dedication to nurturing our talent includes a total of nearly 30,000 hours of enriched learning per year within our internal community of learners. It's testament to the culture of growth and development we've cultivated together," comments Marta Robleda, Global Learning and Development Manager at Welocalize. 

Welocalize places a high value on employee development beyond offering training sessions. The company also implements programs designed to foster improvement and benefit its employees. 

Talent Exchange and Personal Development 

Another way Welocalize improves the growth and flexibility of its workforce is through its innovative Talent Exchange program. This internal mobility initiative provides diverse career opportunities within the company, acting as a bridge for departments needing to find the expertise they require from skilled professionals in-house. So far, over 73 employees have seamlessly transitioned into new roles in 2023. 

Apart from personal development and training, Welocalize emphasizes the importance of team building and idea sharing. This is achieved through various virtual and in-person formats, including global town hall meetings, office roadshows, and various Welocalize Employee Network Engagement Groups (WENGs), continually fostering connection and employee satisfaction.  

For information about Welocalize’s career opportunities, visit welocalize.com.