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Hi,

could you please tell me whether it is possible to say:

We stimulate energy and skills of your employees.

Or should it be "encourage", "arouse"?

Thank you very much.

Hanka
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Hello Hanka,

1. We stimulate the energy and skills of your employees.

This is grammatically fine, if you insert "the"; though some would argue that while you can stimulate skills, it's difficult to stimulate energy.

Instead of "stimulate", you might say "regenerate", or "unlock", or "enhance". No doubt other members will have other suggestions!

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Hi,

could you please tell me whether it is possible to say:

We stimulate energy and skills of your employees.

Or should it be "encourage", "arouse"?

Thank you very much.

Hanka
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We spark/spur the energy and stimulate/invigorate/ liven up the skills of our employees.
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