Employee apps in care: efficient communication for a multilingual team
17.Dec.2024
Employee apps in care: efficient communication for a multilingual team
The care sector: an area full of challenges
The care sector is one of the pillars of our society - and at the same time faces particular challenges. Nursing staff often work under high pressure, in shift systems and must always be up to date with the latest internal communication. What's more, many employees in the care sector speak different languages and the majority do not have regular access to a PC or email.
So how can companies ensure that every care worker receives the right information at the right time? The answer lies in a modern, mobile solution: an employee app that is specially tailored to the requirements of the care sector.
Challenges in communication: language barriers and lack of PC access
The care sector is characterized by a high proportion of international employees. Language barriers are therefore an omnipresent issue. Important information - from duty rosters and safety instructions to company news - must be communicated clearly and comprehensibly.
Another obstacle is the lack of access to traditional digital devices. While office workers can usually use a PC and a company email, many nursing staff are denied this access. Information often only reaches them via notices, meetings or verbal communication - with all the disadvantages that these methods entail: Time delays, misunderstandings and increased effort.
The solution: an employee app with a translation function
A modern employee app can solve all these challenges. Especially if it is equipped with a free translation function, as is the case with the Humanstars app.
With such an app, care facilities can:
- Overcoming language barriers: Information is provided directly in the employees' preferred language. So everyone immediately understands what it's all about.
- Mobile and flexible communication: Employees without PC or e-mail access can easily access all relevant information via their smartphone.
- Targeted information: Messages can be sent to specific locations, teams or departments - without flooding the entire workforce.
The result? Clear, consistent communication that involves all employees - regardless of language or access to digital devices.
Humanstars: A reliable partner for the care sector
Humanstars has been proud to support care facilities in the digitalization of their internal communication for years. One example of this is our reference project with the Dorea family, one of the leading companies in the care sector.
Thanks to our employee app, they could:
- Improve communication between locations and teams.
- Reduce license costs, as no additional devices or external service providers are required.
- Effectively integrate all employees - even those without PC access.
Our app is family-run, free from investor pressure and offers unbeatable value for money. With Humanstars, you can rely on a sustainable, tried-and-tested solution that is individually adapted to the needs of your company.
Long-term benefits for the care sector
The introduction of an employee app not only brings short-term improvements, but also long-term benefits for the entire organization:
- More efficient processes: Information is distributed faster and in a more targeted manner, which makes day-to-day work noticeably easier.
- Fewer misunderstandings: Thanks to the translation function and a clear information structure, all employees understand what is expected of them.
- Satisfied teams: If everyone has access to the same information, this increases the trust and motivation of the workforce.
The care sector relies on committed, informed and satisfied employees. With a modern employee app, you can ensure that your teams get exactly what they need.
Conclusion: future-proofing the care sector with an employee app
The care sector is facing major challenges - but with the right tools, many of them can be successfully overcome. An employee app like the one from Humanstars creates the basis for efficient, smooth communication in a multilingual, mobile working environment.
Rely on a solution that sustainably strengthens your care facility and supports your teams. Contact us today to find out how Humanstars can revolutionize your organization.
