AI-powered English assessment gives organisations a consistent way to measure the communication skills employees need in today’s workplace

SINGAPORE, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As businesses operate across increasingly international teams, markets and customers, employers need more than a candidate’s stated level of English. They need reliable evidence that employees have the communication skills required for their roles.

Linguaskill Business from Cambridge provides employers with an online, on-demand and internationally recognised way to assess workplace English proficiency, supporting more informed decisions in recruitment, employee development and career progression.

Developed by Cambridge University Press & Assessment, part of the University of Cambridge, Linguaskill Business combines Cambridge’s expertise in language assessment with artificial intelligence and computer-adaptive technology to deliver accurate and reliable results.

From hiring decisions to workforce development

English proficiency can affect how effectively employees participate in meetings, deliver presentations, communicate with customers, write reports and collaborate across international teams.

Linguaskill Business assesses English proficiency from B1 to C2 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), providing employers with an internationally recognised benchmark of an individual’s ability.

The exam assesses four workplace communication skills: speaking, writing, reading and listening. Its modular format allows organisations to select the skills relevant to specific roles.

This means employers can move from subjective assessments of whether someone has “good English” to defined proficiency requirements supported by measurable results.

A practical tool for HR and business leaders

Organisations can use Linguaskill Business across the employee journey, including:

• Recruitment and candidate selection
• Graduate and management programmes
• Employee skills benchmarking
• Learning and development needs analysis
• Internal mobility and promotion
• Measurement of language training outcomes

Employers can also establish different English proficiency requirements for different roles. A customer-facing employee, for example, may require a different combination of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills from an employee whose role focuses primarily on written communication.

Designed for modern organisations

Linguaskill Business is delivered online and on demand, allowing organisations to administer assessment when and where required.

AI and computer-adaptive technology tailor the assessment to the candidate’s ability, while results are reported against CEFR levels. Candidates receive a certificate and detailed results, while organisations can access group reporting to review results across cohorts.

CEFR stands for Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It is an international framework used to describe a person’s language ability. Instead of saying someone has “good English” or “intermediate English,” CEFR provides defined proficiency levels.

For employers managing teams across different functions, locations or markets, this provides a consistent framework for understanding English proficiency across the organisation.

Turning English proficiency into measurable workforce capability

Rather than relying solely on interviews, self-declared proficiency or different assessment approaches across departments, organisations can establish defined English standards for roles and measure employees and candidates against a common international framework.

This gives HR and business leaders stronger evidence to support recruitment, development and workforce planning decisions.

For organisations where English communication matters to employee performance, Linguaskill Business provides a scalable way to identify existing capability, uncover skills gaps and support targeted development.

To learn more about how Linguaskill Business can support recruitment and workforce development, visit Cambridge English https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/linguaskill/ 

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Passport details are the most common source of corrections, and travelers from Singapore are the most likely to get every detail right

NEWARK, Del., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Three in four travelers (76%) complete their electronic travel authorization correctly on the first attempt, according to the Service eVisa Travel Readiness Index. Passport details are the most common source of corrections, and travelers from Singapore are the most likely to get every detail right.

The Travel Readiness Index measures the share of applications that needed no correction at caseworker review. It is based on more than 10,000 anonymized applications for the UK ETA, US ESTA, Canada eTA, New Zealand NZeTA and Australia ETA, submitted between January 1 and September 1, 2026.

What are the most common travel authorization mistakes?
Passport details (number, issue or expiry date) accounted for 31% of corrections, followed by name order and middle names (19%), confusion between nationality and passport issuing country (13%), and date-of-birth format (9%).

These details matter because each authorization is linked electronically to a specific passport. On the US ESTA system, an error in passport or biographical information requires a new application and a new fee.

Which nationalities are the most travel-ready?

Singapore: 89.4%Japan: 88.1%Switzerland: 86.7%Denmark: 85.9%Netherlands: 84.2%

“The travelers who do best copy their details straight from the passport they will travel with, character by character,” said Fred Jordan, Director of Operations at Service eVisa. “Small details, like the order of your names or the format of a date, are where even experienced travelers slip.”

How to get a travel authorization right the first time

Copy details directly from your passport, not from memory.Enter your names exactly as printed, in the same order.Apply when you book your trip, not when you pack.

Travelers can check the requirements for each destination at serviceevisa.com.

About Service eVisa
Service eVisa is a private, independent travel authorization assistance platform that helps travelers prepare and submit electronic travel authorizations for destinations including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Applications are supported by registered migration agents and licensed immigration advisers. Service eVisa holds a travel agency license, is accredited by IATA and is a member of ASTA and PATA. Learn more at serviceevisa.com. 

Media contact: contact@serviceevisa.com

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Report to be released at approximately 7:00 AM CEST on October 15, 2026One live video webcast for analysts, investors and journalists at 9:00 AM CEST

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ericsson’s (NASDAQ: ERIC) financial report for the third quarter 2026 will be published at approximately 7:00 AM CEST on October 15, 2026. The company will issue a press release with the complete financial report attached, including tables, in PDF format. Following publication of the press release, the financial report will be available on Ericsson’s website: https://www.ericsson.com/en/investors

President and CEO Per Narvinger and CFO Lars Sandström will comment on the report and take questions at a live video webcast at 9:00 AM CEST (8:00 AM BST London, 3:00 AM EDT New York).

Join the webcast or please go to www.ericsson.com/investors

To ask a question: Access dial-in information here

The webcast will be available on-demand after the event and can be viewed on our website.

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