Depending on your aspirations as a bi/multilingual professional within the language services industry, you might be contemplating a foray into either translation or localization services. It’s important to recognize that translation and localization serve distinct purposes in the creation of multilingual content, although a successful strategy may involve a blend of both to effectively reach […]
Continue readingLanguage Proficiency Remains Relevant for Both High-Skill and Low-Skill Jobs
The job market can and does change. It is influenced by economic conditions, technological advancements, and gradual cultural shifts. However, positions that were in high demand for bilingual employees across various industries a few years ago may continue to be relevant today. These opportunities can be categorized into both “high-skilled” and “low-skilled” positions. “A skilled […]
Continue readingLeveraging Language as an Employability Asset in Career and Technical Education
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) announced February is CTE Month (https://www.acteonline.org/why-cte/cte-awareness/cte-month/), and one technical school in Pennsylvania is launching an innovative credentialing initiative to kick the month off with style.
Continue readingLanguage Proficiency: A Compliance Issue in Healthcare Amidst Tech Advances
In an era where AI-driven tools significantly influence the healthcare scenario, the following questions arise: Why should healthcare institutions diligently monitor and assess their employees’ language skills? Could technology reduce the need for human intervention in healthcare settings and reshape the landscape of language proficiency testing?
Continue readingElevating Your Language Proficiency and Role in Delivering Quality Healthcare
Is your proficiency in multiple languages the missing link needed to enhance the ability of the healthcare system to serve patients with limited English skills? What lies ahead for multilingual professionals in healthcare? Will ongoing training and assessments remain crucial for your career relevance in healthcare, even with the integration of artificial intelligence into the […]
Continue readingThe Linkage Between Productivity and Language Proficiency
Is your organization grappling with a significant discrepancy between the language proficiency skills of your employees and the language needs your company relies on to do business? Offering language support to employees, especially when language proficiency plays a critical role in your company operations, is a vital step that can greatly impact the organization’s productivity. […]
Continue readingBeyond Language Tests: How ACTFL Certificates Elevate Your Hiring Process
In today’s globalized business landscape, having employees with strong language skills is a tremendous asset. Determining an individual’s language proficiency can be a challenging task for employers. This is where the ACTFL assessments shine, offering a multitude of advantages that make them the ultimate choice for verifying the language skills of bilingual and multilingual employees […]
Continue readingThe Pitfalls of Relying on Interviews to Evaluate Bilingual Candidates’ Language Skills
Bilingual and multilingual employees are an asset for any business as they help companies communicate effectively with people with different backgrounds and cultures. However, it’s important to make sure that the candidates for bilingual roles possess the required language proficiency to be able to perform in the roles. Additionally, relying solely on what someone puts […]
Continue readingThe Pivotal Role of Languages in Ensuring Business Success in New Markets
Expanding or entering new markets always comes with fierce competition. To tap into the discovery of global possibilities, it is imperative to differentiate your business to gain a competitive edge. This becomes even more complex when the goal is to provide the best experience to non-English-speaking customers. The two essential ingredients for success in delivering […]
Continue readingPreparing Employees for New Endeavors in Domestic and International Markets
One of the most valuable investments companies can make in today’s globalized economy is to improve their employees’ language skills in another language as well as their cultural awareness. There are a plethora of language training and development programs to choose from for businesses who are seeking to improve their workforce communication skills and effectively […]
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