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Proficiency to performance: Measuring the workplace skills that matter

What does the 2026 English Proficiency Index teach us about the skills that can future-proof organizations

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Tuesday, December 1, 2026
3pm - 4pm (GMT), check your local time

Key takeaways

1. Communication goes beyond speaking the same language or using the right tools, and requires a level of mindfulness around geographic and even generational cultural difference.

2. The role of training and constant dialogue is vital - cultural and AI literacy will make a huge difference to how effectively AI tools are used in communication, as well as how the implementation of such tools at an organizational level will be received by employees.

3. Context is king - AI is everywhere, but business leaders need to make sure that the right tools are being used for productive and positive outcomes.

4. The human element of communication and managing teams must remain at the forefront. HR leaders are also responsible for ensuring that the use of AI tools does not become too transactional by focusing only on efficiency, not enough on well-being.

What workforce skills will matter tomorrow?

As AI continues to reshape the workplace, how can organizations understand what their people can really do and which skills will matter most for future employability?

Drawing on new evidence, industry perspectives and innovations in AI-powered learning, we’ll explore what it means to measure meaningful progress, identify the competencies that drive performance, and build a clearer picture of the skills organizations need for the future.

Join Dr. Christopher McCormick and senior leaders from Adecco and Daimler for an expert discussion exploring the shifting landscape of workforce capability, the implications of this year’s EF English Proficiency Index findings, and how AI is challenging traditional approaches to understanding and assessing skills.

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Tuesday, December 1, 2026

3pm - 4pm GMT

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Our speakers

The combined expertise of our panel brings extensive academic background as well as practical expertise from multinational organizations.

Dr. Christopher McCormick

Chief Academic Officer, Efekta Education

Christopher is an international education specialist with over 30 years of experience helping professionals develop global competence through trust, cultural sensitivity, and communication skills. He has designed and delivered learning initiatives for organizations across a wide range of sectors. His work draws on a global career spanning academic leadership, executive roles, and life in more than a dozen countries.

Martin Meier

Vice President Group Strategy & Insights, The Adecco Group

Martin Meier is Vice President, Group Insights & Strategy at The Adecco Group. A German-Swiss national based in Zurich, he brings more than 20 years of experience across strategy, transformation and operational leadership roles within the global HR services industry.

In his current role, Martin leads The Adecco Group’s insights & strategy function, with a particular focus on the forces shaping the future of work, skills and labour markets.

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Dirk Hansen

Head of eLearning Platforms, Daimler Truck AG

Dirk has been with Daimler since 2001, spending over two decades driving major operational and technical initiatives. His experience ranges from implementing retail and service contract systems to launching TruckTraining and managing the separation of Daimler Truck Diagnostics from Mercedes-Benz AG’s Xentry Diagnosis.

Currently responsible for eLearning platforms, business qualification, and language learning at Daimler Truck, Dirk focuses on building scalable learning frameworks that sharpen workforce communication and empower teams to succeed in a global market.

Dirk speaks German, English and Swedish and is based in Germany.

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