In 2020, telehealth quickly became a solution for doctors to meet with patients while limiting COVID-19 exposure. While the COVID-19 vaccines have made many services more accessible, telehealth remains a significant feature for those seeking medical care. Let’s review the tools healthcare facilities need to ensure their technology supports the increased use of video conferencing. … Continued
Whether you’re new to language services or want to increase your team’s efficiency when working with remote interpreters, Propio’s tips and best practices can help you get the most from your interpretation sessions. Let’s review a few simple ways to improve communication and maximize value while working with an interpreter. 1. Set up for success … Continued
Businesses often hire bilingual employees to provide customer service in multiple languages. However, this approach may deliver less value than using remote interpretation services. Let’s review the advantages and disadvantages of hiring bilingual employees compared with partnering with a qualified language services provider. Hiring Bilingual Employees for Your Business Operations Your employees understand company policies … Continued
How Language Services Support Holiday Emergency Preparedness Why Communication Matters During the Holidays The holidays can create communication challenges for any organization. Teams are working with smaller staffs, schedules change, and unexpected events — from severe weather to service disruptions — can happen with little warning. In those moments, it’s important that information reaches everyone … Continued
The demographics of the United States are shifting, with more people speaking languages other than English at home. Nearly 19.2 million working-age adults (ages 16–64) are considered limited English proficient—about 9% of the working-age population. For businesses, language services are a direct way to reach these audiences and make sure their message is understood. Some … Continued
How Propio’s LEP Direct Dial Benefits Your Organization and Clients Have you heard about Propio’s LEP Direct Dial? Implementing LEP Direct Dial creates efficiencies and benefits for your organization and the clients trying to communicate with your team. Let’s review the details: What is LEP Direct Dial? LEP Direct Dial is a special dial-in line … Continued
Public universities have a legal and ethical responsibility to provide an inclusive learning environment for all students, including those with disabilities. Compliance with federal regulations ensures equal access to education, both in physical spaces and digital platforms. This guide covers key accessibility requirements and actionable steps universities can take to meet them. Compliance Requirements for … Continued
Is Sign Language Universal? The nature and history behind sign language is fascinating. It’s common for people who do not interact with sign language regularly to wonder if it is a universal language, spanning many countries around the world. In today’s blog, Propio answers this question and gives insight for people wanting to know more … Continued
How You Can Become a Better Interpreter If you are an interpreter, your expertise will provide you with endless opportunities for personal and professional growth. Whether you seek to advance in your current job or you wish to explore new opportunities, being able to interpret languages will always present new possibilities. However, to make the … Continued
At Propio Language Services, we are dedicated to providing top-quality interpretation services that break down language barriers and make communication accessible for all. As such, we have seen firsthand how using a professional interpreter can make all the difference in facilitating effective communication. Unfortunately, there is a common misconception that using a family member as … Continued
