UK Gives Heads Up on USD 100m Translation and Interpreting Contract
UK’s ESPO announces a fresh public sector contract worth up to USD 100m for translation and interpreting services as previous framework contract nears expiry. Continue reading
Tag: Interpreters
Median Annual Pay for US Translators and Interpreters Climbs to Nearly USD 50,000 in 2018
New data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicate continued wage growth for Translators and Interpreters based in the United States. Continue reading
United Nations Searches for a New Chief Interpreter
The United Nations Interpretation Service is recruiting for its top position — a new leader for its team of interpreters. Continue reading
Sayed Ali of Interpreters Unlimited wins SBA Small Business Person of the Year Award
President and CEO of Interpreters Unlimited, Sayed Ali, wins second honor of 2019 with the Small Business Administration San Diego District Office’s Small Business Person of the Year Award. The... Continue reading
EU Agencies EASO and Frontex to Spend Over EUR 100 Million on Two Interpreting Contracts
EASO names winners of two lots worth an estimated EUR 90.45m in an interpretation and cultural mediation contract, as Frontex issues similar RFP worth EUR 25m. Continue reading
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Inside the Brain of a Simultaneous Interpreter, Literally
Researchers analyzed the brainwave activity of professional simultaneous interpreters and found out how they worked, while also scientifically confirming common wisdom: It is important not to... Continue reading
How the Public Sector and Regulations Shaped Language Services Demand in 2018
The public sector was a significant source of contracts, conflicts, and developments for the language services industry in 2018. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading
Belgian Translators Average EUR 0.10 to 0.13 per Word According to Inaugural Survey
An inaugural survey from the Belgian Chamber of Translators and Interpreters revealed average rates for translators and interpreters in Belgium for agencies and direct clients, as well as... Continue reading
Interpreters Unlimited Acquisitions Meet Language Demand In Immigration Rise
The latest acquisition by Interpreters Unlimited is part of their continued effort to meet the growing demand for foreign language services due to the rise of immigration in the United States. Continue reading
Major Pay Increase Marks Big Win for Interpreters in Australian State of Victoria
With the estimated 30% increase in pay rates for interpreter services, the Australian state of Victoria will become the highest paying state in Australia for interpreter services. LSP CEO sees... Continue reading
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Interpreters Unlimited Acquires New Premium Domain
Interpreters Unlimited, Inc. announced today that it has launched its new domain, www.interpreters.com, for its business to business interpretation, translation and sign language services. Continue reading
Reader Polls: Work-Life Balance, Crypto, CAT Satisfaction, Job Hunting
In Slator’s June 2018 newsletter polls, we explored reader input on Exfluency’s ICO succeeding or not, their work-life balance outlook, whether the language technology they are using works for... Continue reading
On-strike European Parliament Interpreters Summoned Back to Duty
The interpreter strikes planned in the wake of changes to working conditions at the European Parliament (EP) are being curtailed and interpreters called back to duty in a move that MEPs are... Continue reading
Why This Texas Hospital System Is Doubling Down on Hiring In-House Interpreters
The Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas, Texas is on a recruitment drive, seeking to double the size of their existing in-house team of Spanish interpreters in a million dollar plus... Continue reading
Breaking the System? The SOSi Interpreter Ruling and Its Implications
After the March 2018 decision by National Labor Relations Board to order SOSi to reclassify freelancers as employees, businesses and freelancers alike are wondering what the ruling could mean for... Continue reading
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