Jasper Chamber Offers Lunch & Learn on Multilingual Communication, Safety
The Jasper Chamber will host a free 30-minute Lunch & Learn on Nov. 25 to help local employers reduce safety risks and employee turnover by improving communication with multilingual teams. Jacob Brown of Heartland Interpretation & Translation Services will outline low-cost strategies and provide a simple language-access checklist; registration through the Chamber is required and a free lunch will be provided.
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The Jasper Chamber is inviting local employers, supervisors and HR staff to a short, practical training session on Nov. 25 aimed at improving workplace communication for multilingual teams. The free Lunch & Learn, a 30-minute program led by Jacob Brown of Heartland Interpretation & Translation Services, focuses on reducing safety risks and turnover through low-cost strategies and a straightforward language-access checklist.
Organizers say the session is intended for local businesses that employ workers who speak multiple languages and for managers looking for immediate, actionable steps they can implement without large investments of time or money. The event includes a complimentary lunch; space is limited and registration is required through the Chamber.
Effective communication in multilingual workplaces is widely recognized by employers as a contributor to both safety outcomes and staff retention. For Dubois County businesses, practical language-access tools can lower the likelihood of misunderstandings on the job, streamline onboarding, and help supervisors address performance and safety concerns more efficiently. Brown’s presentation will emphasize cost-conscious approaches — such as checklists and clear workplace protocols — designed to be adopted quickly by small and medium-size employers.
The Chamber’s brief format is geared to fit into a typical lunch break, making it easier for busy managers to attend without disrupting operations. Holding the session on Nov. 25 places it near the holiday period, a timing the Chamber likely chose to reach attendees before year-end planning and budget decisions.
For the local economy, improvements in communication can translate into measurable workplace benefits even if the session itself is short. Reduced turnover lowers the expense and productivity loss associated with recruiting and training replacements, while fewer communication-related safety incidents can limit lost workdays and potential liability. Employers that adopt simple language-access practices may also find supervisory time freed for higher-value activities, supporting operational efficiency across the community.
The Lunch & Learn is part of the Chamber’s ongoing programming aimed at workforce development and business resilience. Employers interested in attending must register through the Jasper Chamber; details for registration are available from the Chamber’s office. This session offers a low-cost opportunity for Dubois County businesses to address practical challenges tied to workforce diversity and to take small steps that could yield outsized operational and safety gains.
