“Tomorrowist” Podcast Episode
The Future of Workplace Inclusion: AI, Language Barriers, and Cultural Connection
Language barriers and cultural misunderstandings quietly erode productivity, collaboration, and career advancement opportunities. As global and multilingual workforces expand, business leaders must rethink how they build inclusive communication strategies that go beyond literal translation. This conversation with Erika Tedesco, learning and development leader at CTDI, explores how AI-driven language tools can help bridge communication gaps, boost employee engagement, and strengthen leadership pipelines.
Episode Guest
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Erika Tedesco
Erika Tedesco, SHRM-SCP, is Learning & Development Leader at CTDI. Erika also teaches at the Gordon Ford School of Business at Western Kentucky University on International HR Business, leveraging her practical experiences with multinational entities to train the HR professionals of the future. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Louisville and a Master’s degree in Communication from the University of Illinois.
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