How Bouygues Construction Transformed Employee Mobility and Global Collaboration with Language Training
Overview
Bouygues Construction, a global leader in the construction industry with over 33,000 employees, partnered with goFLUENT to implement a comprehensive language training program. This initiative aims to enhance communication across international teams, improve internal mobility, and support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
295%
increase in registered users in one month
21
countries connected through the training program
66%
of training activities focused on English learning
100%
of learners report improved confidence in their target language
4.5/5
overall learner satisfaction score
The Challenge
With a growing global presence, Bouygues Construction needed to ensure seamless communication across its diverse workforce. The company faced some challenges:
Breaking down language barriers to improve collaboration on international projects
Supporting employees’ internal mobility by providing relevant language training
Ensuring cross-functional and intercultural communication across 21+ countries
Aligning language training with its digital transformation and talent development initiatives
How goFLUENT Helps
Empowering Global Growth
Through goFLUENT’s support, Bouygues Construction has grown from its French roots into a global organization, enhancing business communication and fostering cultural and linguistic exchange. Language Academy provided employees with flexible, multilingual training, with 66% of activities focused on business English. This centralized approach empowers teams to collaborate seamlessly across borders, supporting internal mobility and global expansion.
International Facilitation
goFLUENT provided a flexible, user-friendly training solution accessible on any device. Employees gain access to 10,000+ learning activities, leadership case studies, and technical guides. With live online classes and self-paced modules ranging from 3-minute microlearning to in-depth one-hour sessions, training adapts to individual schedules. Close collaboration between HR and goFLUENT’s Customer Success Managers (CSMs) ensures seamless program management, maximizing engagement.
Engaging Knowledge Application
Bouygues Construction redefined language training with gamification and interactive challenges, turning learning into an engaging, competitive, and rewarding experience. Through in-house events and digital challenges, employees were encouraged to apply their skills in real-world scenarios, reinforcing their learning in a dynamic way. This approach not only made training more enjoyable but also fostered continuous engagement, ensuring that language development became an integral part of daily work and professional growth.
The Results
Bouygues Construction’s partnership with goFLUENT has transformed language learning into an engaging, results-driven experience. Through a combination of gamified challenges, in-house events, and targeted learning solutions, employees have gained the confidence and skills needed to thrive in a global work environment. The program’s impact is undeniable, with a 295% increase in user registrations and a 164% surge in platform usage within a single month.
Employees not only report greater confidence in their target language but also recognize the program’s role in advancing their careers. With a 100% satisfaction rate, learners feel empowered to take on international mobility opportunities and leadership roles, using their language skills to collaborate effectively and contribute meaningfully to their teams. The personalized approach to training ensures that 100% of participants can focus on learning goals relevant to their roles, making the program both effective and practical.
“At Bouygues Construction, our goal is to develop employees’ confidence in using language to work as a team, express themselves, and become active contributors. Through this program, we are equipping our workforce with the tools to succeed globally.”
Florent Temboury
Digital Learning Manager, Bouygues Construction
With continuous support from HR teams and goFLUENT’s Customer Success Managers, Bouygues Construction is cultivating a dynamic learning culture where employees not only acquire language skills but also apply them seamlessly in real-world business scenarios.