Technology Startup Waverly Labs Raises Capital Via Crowdfunding
New York-based, interpreting-earpiece manufacturer, Waverly Labs, looks for fresh capital via crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine.
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Ethics Should Be Incorporated into Translation Programs, Studies Show
Translation programs should incorporate ethics in their curricula, studies show. Besides translation and technical competencies, ethical decision-making proves to be a valuable skill.
Some UN Interpreters Push Back Hard Against Remote Interpretation
UN interpreters blame technology for the decline in their working conditions. But the benefits of technology are real and should not be ignored by the interpreting community.
What Is the Role of Translators and Translation Technology in Crisis Settings?
In crisis settings, people need access to information in their own language. Here’s how translators, interpreters, and technology can help.
How to Buy Interpretation Services: Belgian Linguists Publish Public Sector RFP 101
Three linguist organizations in Belgium publish RFP manual to improve tender process; suggest focusing on quality and prioritizing local providers.
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UK National Health Service Spends 40 Times More on Interpreting Than Translation
Study by language service provider, Inbox Translation, finds 27% increase in UK spend on healthcare translation and interpreting since 2015, driven mainly by British Sign Language.
Here Are the Coping Mechanisms Interpreters Need to Deal With Vicarious Trauma
Interpreters are vulnerable to vicarious trauma, burnout, secondary traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue from repeated exposure to traumatic information. Here are some ways to deal with it.
Research Explores How Interpreter Use Correlates With Patient Satisfaction
New study at outpatient otolaryngology clinic finds patients with limited English proficiency less satisfied with visits than English-speaking patients, regardless of interpreting mode.
Jeenie CEO Kirsten Brecht Baker on Raising a Series A for Healthcare Interpreting
Jeenie CEO, Kirsten Brecht Baker, joins SlatorPod to talk about virtual interpreting in healthcare, partnering with growth equity, and their pivot to success.
Language Access Improves Covid-19 Patient Outcomes at Massachusetts Hospital
Study of 10,000 Covid-19 patients shows limited English proficiency correlates with worse outcomes during first wave of pandemic; trend disrupted by more interpreting, translation.
AMN Healthcare’s Language Services Revenue Up 20% in Q1 2022
Stratus Video parent company, AMN Healthcare, hits record highs for consolidated revenue (USD 1.55bn) and adjusted EBITDA (USD 258m); repurchases 2.3 million shares of stock.
Colorado Court Interpreters Mull Walkout After Denial of USD 10 Hourly Rate Increase
Despite growing interpreting demand, Colorado’s relatively low rates remain stagnant. Judicial Department says interpreters’ request for USD 10 per hour raise came too late for consideration for FY23.
Demand for Interpreting Grows Despite Uncertainty — Here’s How Companies Respond
Speakers on Interprefy panel at recent SlatorCon Remote talk about how strong partner networks and new technology revived interpreting for virtual and hybrid events.
New Research Reveals Language Barriers in UK Justice System
Research into UK Justice System sheds light on barriers that speakers of English as a second language (ESL) face in accessing justice and rehabilitation.
Remote Interpreting Platform Jeenie Valued at USD 34m in Series A
Launched in 2018, Jeenie pivoted during the pandemic from international tourism to healthcare, and raised a US 9.3m series A on a gig-economy-meets-marketplace business model.
Slator 2022 Language Industry Market Report
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Boostlingo Buys VoiceBoxer and Interpreter Intelligence, Adds RSI, Scheduling Tech
Interpreting software provider, Boostlingo, acquires interpreting management platform, Interpreter Intelligence, and remote simultaneous interpreting provider, VoiceBoxer.
Healthcare Interpreting in the US and Beyond With Marco Assis
Propio CEO, Marco Assis, joins the pod to discuss interpreting services in healthcare, building language technology, teaming up with private equity, and expanding internationally.
10 Areas Where Translators Are (and Will Remain) Essential Experts in the Loop
Where translators make the difference in mission-critical cases around subtitling, politics, brand marketing, language technology, and more.
Norway Tenders Out USD 47m Interpreting Framework Agreement
Norwegian agency flags increase in interpreting demand following immigration trend plus the rise in immigrant unemployment; conducts EUR 40m RFP.
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