SLATOR 2022 LSPI & NIMDZI 100 RELEASED Piedmont Global Language Solutions (PGLS) makes its debut, appearing on two major industry rankings, the Slator 2022 Language Service Provider Index (LSPI) and the Nimdzi 100 Ranking of Language Service Providers (LSPs). PGLS received the Leader designation, landing in the top 50 on the Slator 2022 LSPI, and […]
The State of Language Access in America
The Civil Rights Act was passed in 1964. It was created to prevent discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. In the year 2000, congress passed Executive Order 13166 to improve access to federal services. It defined National Origin Discrimination against those whose first language is not English with Limited English Proficiency […]
Top 5 Tips for Improving Translated Content
Content is king. This well-known adage may seem like just another cliche, but it has a strong origin story. In 1996, Bill Gates predicted a virtually universal, online marketplace. Arguably, this is not very different to the current reality in 2021. In this digital space, content is equivalent to an actual, tangible presence. Without content, […]
Interpreters & Translators Essential Workers?
Providing the Essential Service of Effective Communication Interpreters & Translators Are Essential Workers “The great enemy of communication… is the illusion of it.”1 ~William H. Whyte Effective communication is an essential service, reducing friction in critical systems such as in healthcare, immigration, emergency response and diplomacy. Because of their role in facilitating effective communication — […]
Women’s History Month: Women in Translation and Beyond
Women’s History Month is about acknowledging the undeniable but underreported contributions of women throughout history. As we have seen throughout history, women are incredibly powerful sources for positive change. From Betsy Ross to Harriet Tubman, and Margaret Hamilton, who was the guidance computer lead programmer for the infamous Apollo program. This trend of powerful women […]
