Jim Cohen
The Importance of Linguistic Validation in Evaluating Clinical Outcome Assessments
What is linguistic validation? Linguistic validation is a crucial process that ensures accurate and culturally appropriate translations of survey instruments, patient questionnaires, and other clinical trial documentation. It is a fundamental aspect of global research and communication, especially in multicultural and multilingual settings. The goal of linguistic validation is to [...]
How GLS helped a US consulting firm work with a German toy and game maker
Introduction Our client, a prominent US consulting group, is known for its expertise in providing advice and documentation to international companies on DEI matters. It has extensive experience in offering customized consulting and training services and is committed to fostering inclusive workplaces that celebrate diversity while maximizing the potential of [...]
Machine Translation: When to Use It – and When to Avoid It
The Robots Are Here In today’s globalized world, the need for efficient and accurate translations is greater than ever. With advancements in technology, machine translation has emerged as a popular solution, one that has caught the public’s attention. While machine translation does offer convenience and speed, it’s important to understand [...]
Translating Renewable Technologies: What You Need to Know
Working Toward a Sustainable Future Renewable technologies have emerged as a crucial element of the transition to a more sustainable future. As these technologies become more widespread around the world, accurate and effective translations of technical and marketing documents will play an essential role in the shift to efficient and [...]
Tips for Translating Sustainability Reports
Introduction Sustainability is an increasingly important topic, both for individuals and for companies. Companies that want to show their commitment to sustainability can do so by publishing a sustainability report. These reports demonstrate the company’s values and highlight its goals in relation to the environment, society, and governance (ESG). However, [...]
Website Localization Best Practices – 5 Tips
Introduction In today’s globalized world, businesses can expand their reach beyond their home countries with the help of an effective website. However, simply translating the content of a website into another language is not a sufficient strategy. In order to cater effectively to the different needs in other regions and [...]
Vive la difference: Translating Successfully for the Swiss Market
Translating for the Swiss market Translating for the Swiss market presents unique challenges. Among other things, Switzerland has four official languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansh. The largest language group, accounting for more than 60% of the Swiss population, is German. However, the German spoken in Switzerland differs in several [...]
Guest Post: German as a Foreign Language in a Post-Brexit United Kingdom
The United Kingdom's decision to leave the European Union (EU) in 2020 has fundamentally changed the country's relationship with the rest of Europe. As the UK government seeks to build new trade relationships with countries worldwide, one language that has taken on renewed importance is German. Germany is the largest [...]
The Importance of Linguistic Validation in Evaluating Clinical Outcome Assessments
What is linguistic validation? Linguistic validation is a crucial process that ensures accurate and culturally appropriate translations of survey instruments, patient questionnaires, and other clinical trial documentation. It is a fundamental aspect of global research and communication, especially in multicultural and multilingual settings. The goal of linguistic validation is to [...]
How GLS helped a US consulting firm work with a German toy and game maker
Introduction Our client, a prominent US consulting group, is known for its expertise in providing advice and documentation to international companies on DEI matters. It has extensive experience in offering customized consulting and training services and is committed to fostering inclusive workplaces that celebrate diversity while maximizing the potential of [...]
Machine Translation: When to Use It – and When to Avoid It
The Robots Are Here In today’s globalized world, the need for efficient and accurate translations is greater than ever. With advancements in technology, machine translation has emerged as a popular solution, one that has caught the public’s attention. While machine translation does offer convenience and speed, it’s important to understand [...]
Translating Renewable Technologies: What You Need to Know
Working Toward a Sustainable Future Renewable technologies have emerged as a crucial element of the transition to a more sustainable future. As these technologies become more widespread around the world, accurate and effective translations of technical and marketing documents will play an essential role in the shift to efficient and [...]
Tips for Translating Sustainability Reports
Introduction Sustainability is an increasingly important topic, both for individuals and for companies. Companies that want to show their commitment to sustainability can do so by publishing a sustainability report. These reports demonstrate the company’s values and highlight its goals in relation to the environment, society, and governance (ESG). However, [...]
Website Localization Best Practices – 5 Tips
Introduction In today’s globalized world, businesses can expand their reach beyond their home countries with the help of an effective website. However, simply translating the content of a website into another language is not a sufficient strategy. In order to cater effectively to the different needs in other regions and [...]
Vive la difference: Translating Successfully for the Swiss Market
Translating for the Swiss market Translating for the Swiss market presents unique challenges. Among other things, Switzerland has four official languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansh. The largest language group, accounting for more than 60% of the Swiss population, is German. However, the German spoken in Switzerland differs in several [...]
Guest Post: German as a Foreign Language in a Post-Brexit United Kingdom
The United Kingdom's decision to leave the European Union (EU) in 2020 has fundamentally changed the country's relationship with the rest of Europe. As the UK government seeks to build new trade relationships with countries worldwide, one language that has taken on renewed importance is German. Germany is the largest [...]