Sikla Ensures Seamless International Networking Through Personalized Language Training
Overview
Sikla, a leading European manufacturer and supplier of support systems for Mechanical & Electrical services and plant construction, partnered with goFLUENT to strengthen interpersonal communication across its international subsidiaries. With 700 employees across 19 national subsidiaries in 17 countries, this initiative supported Sikla’s global expansion and SAP implementation strategy.
€170M
annual revenue
700+
employees worldwide
3.5/4.0
registration process satisfaction score
3.2/4.0
learning implementation score
19
national subsidiaries
The Challenge
As Sikla continued its international expansion and prepared for a company-wide SAP rollout, the company faced several critical challenges:
Needed to strengthen interpersonal and business communication among employees across different countries through practical, accessible learning
Required flexible language training that could accommodate diverse work schedules
Wanted a unified platform to connect learners from multiple countries
Needed to ensure effective knowledge sharing across international teams
How goFLUENT Helps
Personalized Learning
goFLUENT provided 24 personalized 30-minute sessions led by dedicated trainers for 21 learners. Each personalized Individual Lesson targeted specific communication needs, ensuring participants received focused attention for their unique language challenges. This individualized approach helped employees develop essential business communication skills for seamless collaboration across international teams.
Easy Platform Access
The digital learning platform prioritized simplicity and accessibility, featuring an intuitive interface and easy registration process. With multilingual options and seamless integration, employees from different countries could connect and engage in training effortlessly, fostering a unified learning experience.
Flexible & Seamless Integration
goFLUENT’s solution blended eLearning with virtual classrooms, offering multilingual options, detailed reporting, and 24/7 training schedules. Its flexible structure catered to diverse learning styles and work schedules, while one-on-one support ensured personalized guidance. This integrated approach enabled employees to incorporate language training into their daily routines seamlessly.
The Results
The partnership between Sikla and goFLUENT delivered remarkable improvements in international communication and employee confidence. The platform’s effectiveness was demonstrated through high satisfaction scores, with the registration process and platform access receiving 3.5 out of 4.0, while implementation success in daily work achieved a strong 3.2 out of 4.0.
“We chose goFLUENT because the platform is easy to use and has a clear interface. Employees can take part in their language training at any time and any place, which makes it very flexible.”
Janina Solomon
HR Manager, Sikla
Employee feedback revealed significant benefits from the program’s flexibility. A third of participants specifically valued the convenience of digital learning, with another third appreciating the short learning sequences that fit into their work schedules. Time efficiency was highlighted by 16.7% of learners, while 11.1% noted the cost-effectiveness of the solution.
The impact extended beyond metrics, transforming how teams collaborated across borders. Employees reported enhanced international networking capabilities and demonstrated increased confidence in foreign language communication. The program’s flexibility proved particularly valuable, allowing participants to seamlessly integrate language training into both their professional and personal lives.
“The individual lessons with a dedicated trainer are the most beneficial for us. These give employees the opportunity to really practice and improve the language in direct communication.”
Janina Solomon
HR Manager, Sikla
The individual lessons with dedicated trainers emerged as a cornerstone of the program’s success. These sessions created an environment where employees could actively practice and enhance their language skills through direct communication. This practical approach has not only strengthened Sikla’s international operations but also laid a solid foundation for their ongoing global expansion efforts.