If you operate a business in Quebec, you have certain linguistic obligations under the provincial Charter of the French Language. To help you meet those requirements, the Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF) recently launched a brand new set of services known as Mémo, mon assistant pour la francisation. These services are geared towards companies with fewer than 50 employees and are designed to help you expand the use of French in your workplace.

Personalized and constructive approach

 First and foremost, Mémo enables you to carry out a self-assessment directly on the OQLF's website. In less than 10 minutes, you can come up with an accurate evaluation of your firm's linguistic situation. In addition, a wide range of personalized tools and services are available to help you promote the use of French in all aspects of your business.

A dedicated team of advisors is on hand to assist you throughout the process. They can help you to:

• Expand and improve your firm's and your staff's linguistic practices.
• Gain fresh insight into your firm's responsibilities under the Charter of the French Language and your staff's rights.
• Set realistic linguistic targets for your firm.
• Find the right resources for your firm and your operating sector so you can reach your targets.

Benefits

The OQLF's Mémo services include a comprehensive list of benefits:

• All services are 100% free.
• No commitment is required on your part, so you can end the arrangement at any time.
• There are no deadlines, so you can advance at your own pace depending on your needs.
• Support is offered on a voluntary basis.
• A telephone interview will be conducted to discuss your firm's linguistic situation and your needs, as well as potential solutions.
• Personalized recommendations are also available.
• You will have access to a one-click toolbox containing the resources you need to enhance your linguistic practices.
• Based on your self-assessment score, you can obtain a certificate of commitment to the French language (Engagement envers la langue française).

Advantages

By using the OQLF's Mémo services, you will have a clearer understanding of your linguistic obligations as an employer in Quebec. Since you will be better equipped, you will be better able to meet the requirements set out in the Charter of the French Language.

 You will also be able to:

• Attract a new and loyal clientele.
• Boost your retention rate and your employees' sense of belonging.
• Reduce the number of errors and accidents.
• Fulfil your linguistic responsibilities.

Small businesses face an array of obligations. Thanks to the OQLF's Mémo services, you have access to solutions designed to make you more efficient and productive while deriving the maximum business impact from your use of French.

For further information on these new services, please consult the service offer, the webpage for these new services or contact the OQLF directly.

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