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On April 8th, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland approved a rule updating the regulations that implement Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA is a law that requires the inclusion of people with disabilities in public places, and the new update emphasizes the need for...

Throughout the past few decades, diversity and inclusivity have become an intrinsic part of our lives. Companies have realized that having a diverse workforce gives them a competitive advantage in the market, increases employee satisfaction, and allows for targeting a larger customer base....

Translation plays an important role in every aspect of our lives, including politics. The phrase “the politics of translation” is often associated with the names of various authors like Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, books, or ideologies, but it can also refer to the right approach to the translation...

Translation services are used by governments, businesses, and individuals who try to bridge the communication gap that exists between two entities speaking a different language. Statistical data shows that global language services amounted to more than $40 billion in 2016 and are forecasted to...

As soon as June 2021, manufacturers who do not comply with the new European Union Medical Device Regulation could have to pull their products off the market in all EU countries.

87% of U.S. companies agree that international expansion is necessary for long-term growth. Our digital age has made it increasingly possible to do business on a global scale.

Language service providers often handle translation projects containing sensitive and confidential information. Examples of this type of project include merger and acquisition documents, legal documents, and personnel records. Buyers of translation services should ask these questions to better...

Keeping employees informed through clear HR-related communication is vital for any organization. However, language barriers can cause issues for companies that operate in multiple countries or that have multinational employees. It is the role of Human Resources to make sure that key messages are...

In 2015, the Census Bureau reported that the United States was home to 63.2 million non-English speaking residents, and those areas, such as the Bronx and Miami, actually have a higher percentage of people who do not speak English. These numbers hold major significance for many business owners as...

Human Resources plays a significant role in setting the cultural tone of a company. Employers have an obligation to provide a safe and effective workplace for employees. As part of that responsibility, they play a part in facing and eliminating language barriers at work. In the second part of this...