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For factory workers, construction crews, and other frontline employees, effective communication is the foundation of safety, efficiency, and productivity. But where does language fit into the equation?
When global teams are having to navigate conversations between managers and workers of different languages on-the-ground, onboarding and training suffer. Breakdowns in communication can lead to costly mistakes, safety risks, and lower employee engagement—all of which impact your bottom line. That’s where real-time speech translation comes in.
KUDO’s new ‘Meet Now’ feature on our mobile app enables you to communicate back-and-forth in the language of your choice from any smartphone. With just a few taps, workers and trainers can activate AI-powered speech translation and captions to conduct onboarding, safety briefings, and daily operations more smoothly, securely, and productively. Here’s how.
How It Works
KUDO’s unique ‘Meet Now’ feature sits within its Android or iOS mobile apps. In a nutshell, it allows users to instantly start a multilingual conversation on-the-fly using AI-powered speech translation and captions. (Please note that you need to have a KUDO enterprise account already activated in order to access this feature, however).
- A trainer or team leader opens the KUDO app and clicks ‘Meet Now’ to open a new session.
- Nearby or remote participants can join the session using their own mobile devices and select their preferred language.
- As the trainer speaks, AI-powered translation delivers real-time audio and captions in each participant’s chosen language.
- Workers can ask questions and respond in their own language via their devices, ensuring clarity and comprehension on both sides.
This instant, on-the-go translation feature means there’s no need to schedule meetings or rely on limited bilingual staff. Back-and-forth communication becomes immediate, effective, and scalable, where it’s needed most.
Industries That Stand to Benefit Most
Effective communication is critical for workplace success, particularly in industries with diverse, multilingual teams. Any industry that relies on frontline workers can benefit from this technology. Some of the key sectors where we’re seeing interest at KUDO include:
- Manufacturing & Warehousing: Onboarding new employees, explaining safety protocols, and conducting training sessions in multiple languages without delays.
- Construction: Ensuring site safety meetings, compliance discussions, and job briefings are fully understood by a multilingual workforce.
- Hospitality & Retail: Training staff in customer service best practices, safety procedures, and company policies in their preferred language.
- Healthcare: Assisting non-English-speaking staff with instructions, emergency protocols, and workplace guidelines.
Studies have shown that effective communication can significantly impact productivity and employee retention. For instance, 72% of business leaders believe that effective communication has increased their team’s productivity. Additionally, companies with strong internal communication practices are 50% more likely to experience lower turnover.
So, by leveraging in-person AI speech translation and captions, organizations can foster a more inclusive environment, leading to higher employee satisfaction and retention.
Key Advantages of Live Speech Translation for Frontline Workers
- Faster Onboarding & Training – Cut down the time it takes to get new hires up to speed by delivering training in their native language, improving retention and engagement.
- Enhanced Safety & Compliance – Ensure that critical safety instructions and compliance requirements are fully understood, reducing risks and liabilities.
- Improved Productivity & Efficiency – Reduce miscommunication that leads to errors, delays, and rework, keeping operations running smoothly.
- Greater Workforce Inclusivity – Empower employees to contribute more effectively by eliminating language-related barriers.
- Cost Savings – Avoid the high costs of hiring interpreters or delaying projects due to miscommunication.
Key Takeaways
If you have a global workforce or are in an industry where on-site communication is critical, implementing AI speech translation and captions via a solution like KUDO’s can significantly enhance communication.
With KUDO’s ‘Meet Now’ mobile app feature, organizations can ensure that every worker—regardless of their language—has access to the information they need to perform their jobs safely and efficiently.
Looking to break language barriers on the front line? Request a demo to experience how in-person speech translation can revolutionize your business.