About Advocating Global
We write and invite experts to write in about global communication topics in healthcare, corporate communications and marketing, as well as best practices in localization and process management.
Aimed at supporting and building globally competent communication professionals with insight into the global communication strategies that lead to desired behavior and positive end-user outcomes.
Our topics may vary, but our focus is always on the advocacy for the communication professional; to empower them with the tools and best practices to be a global leader and make a difference….one communication by one communication.
Francization and the challenge of Customer Support
When companies are setting up shop in Canada and Quebec particularly, they are subject to the rules and regulations set forth by the OQLF regarding the use of English and French language. One particular challenge is dealing with Customer Service in French.
Translating in Word: Formatting a Bilingual Word Document
The situation is this: You have a document set up with styles, chapter numbers and a table of contents and you want to translate the document and present it in a side-by-side bilingual format. However, there are a few things in Word that could drive you nuts if you don’t set up your styles correctly.
Translation Software Compatibility
Discussion about translation software compatibility which is useful for translators and other LSPs.
Translating in Word: Creating a Table of Contents
Preparing a file for translation can save you costs. We’ll show you how to correctly set up your Table of Contents (TOC) in a Word file to have it automatically paginate. This is useful even if just creating your English document
Should you use free web fonts for translated websites?
Choosing a font for your translated website? Should you use that Google or free web font even if it says that is supports that language?
Not just your regular translator for linguistic screening
So who is the translator that is best used for the linguistic screening process? What are the skills and abilities of a translator that best does this kind of project?
Translation Software: Work Smarter, Not Harder
If technology doesn’t help you to do your job better, why use it? The same question can be said when using translation software. We know translation technology helps us do our job better. However, it can also be a hindrance when translators or project managers are not proficient in the tools they work in.
Translating PDFs? Remember, a PDF is not a Source Document
Translating PDFs is not a one-step process because PDF Documents are not source documents. The first thing we typically ask when we get a request to translate a PDF is: do you have the source file?
Word Formatting Best Practices for Translation
Many Microsoft Word documents are not made ready for translations. In this post we look at Word Formatting best practices and close out with our typical philosophy towards formatting for translation.
Section 1557: Develop a Language Access Plan
Health Organizations receiving funding from the Department of Health and Human Services for Medicare or Medicaid services will need to comply with Section 1557 anti-discrimination law. Covered entities are encouraged to develop and implement a language access plan to ensure they are prepared to take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to each individual that may require assistance.