• 2026 Workplace Language Access: Employer Needs & Experience Survey

    We are seeking honest feedback from employers about communication challenges, current practices, interpreter use, and future workforce needs. There are no right or wrong answers—we want to understand what is actually happening, including where organizations may lack resources or established processes. Responses will be kept confidential and reported collectively. Sharing your contact information is completely optional.

  • About Your Organization

  • Workforce composition*

  • Current Staffing

  • Current staffing status*
  • How difficult is it to recruit qualified workers?
  • How difficult is it to retain qualified workers for at least one year?
  • Recruitment methods used
  • Has your organization ever worked with non-profits like Catholic Charities to recruit and hire qualified workers?

  • Skills and Training

  • Do you need workers with specific skilled trades, technical skills, certifications, or professional licenses?*
  • Would you be willing to provide paid training, apprenticeship, or credential support to a promising candidate?*

  • Growth and Future Hiring

  • Outlook for the next 24 months*
  • Do you expect to hire additional employees during the next 24 months?*

  • Language and Workforce Access

  • Does your organization currently employ anyone who has limited English proficiency or is more comfortable communicating in another language?*
  • Where do language barriers most often affect work?
  • What communication methods are currently used for employees with limited English proficiency?
  • What impacts, if any, are language barriers having on your organization?*
  • Would your organization consider hiring a qualified or skilled candidate who does not yet speak English well?*
  • What concerns are causing hesitation about hiring candidates who do not yet speak English well?
  • Would your organization be willing to invest time or money in language support if it expanded the pool of qualified workers?*
  • Which language-support services would be most useful?*
  • What would make your organization more likely to use language services?*

  • Final Thoughts and Optional Follow-Up

  • May we contact you about workforce resources, language access, or future partnership opportunities?*
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