42% of all New Zealanders aged 16 to 65 do not have the literacy or numeracy skills they need to function at their best in the workplace and in society In the workplace, those employees may have trouble with:- • Understanding job instructions • Completing workplace forms • Understanding standard operating procedures • Having the confidence to speak up • Complying with Health and Safety requirements • Communicating with their work colleagues and managers Aspire2 Business | Workplace Communication run government funded communication programmes in workplaces and communities throughout New Zealand to upskill those New Zealanders. Effective workplace communication underpins business success. Having valuable staff members unable to communicate to the level required for their roles impacts productivity. Through our programme, you can realise not only productivity gains, but also strong staff engagement which in turn leads to a strong workplace culture. Each course is customised to the organisation we are working with as well as being tailored for each individual learner’s needs. Those who participate learn a range of new skills and gain confidence to assist them in their work and home life. The skills your employees gain from our workplace training will provide them with the ability and confidence to perform tasks more effectively in the workplace.