Alright, so you’re trying to learn a new language. You googled it and already went through the usual tips – travelling, buying this or that software, practicing, celebrating your mistakes, and so on. Still, it’s not working for you. But don’t give up just yet! We’ve put together this list of unusual hacks to help […]
Being a translator gives you an inside glance at almost any sector or industry imaginable. It allows you to expand your general knowledge while grappling with different expressions, dialects, idioms and other linguistic and regional quirks. It’s a career that combines your knack for concision with your writerly pen, and your innate curiosity with your […]
By Riteba McCallum There are many women who don’t mind the generic use of masculine pronouns and words like “mankind” as a default. After all, laws that use “he” still protect their rights, and words like “fireman” and “mailman” don’t actually prevent women from entering these professions. Sure, these words reflect a sexist past, but […]
For OXO’s Montréal team, there are two Nuit Blanche in late winter: the well-known nocturnal arts festival as part of Montréal en Lumière, and the budget report translation. The latter doesn’t sound as exciting, but it’s fun in its own pizza- and coffee-fuelled way. It’s also a great example of all the translation management work […]
By Kevin Lavoie We can all agree on one thing: when it comes to labour, our industry is up against some real hurdles! Add to that the fact that we’re experiencing a labour shortage, and you’ve got the perfect recipe to give translation companies a headache. The Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés (CRHA) […]
by Margaret Sankey I have a friend named Franck, who comes from Paris but now lives in the United States with his wife and two children. For the last couple of years, he’s been making noises about maybe coming to do some sightseeing in Montreal sometime. I like to encourage him to do it, for […]
By Sophia Dias and Riteba McCallum It’s like the divorce rate, but worse. According to the Harvard Business Review, 70% to 90% of mergers and acquisitions end in failure. A while back, our Montréal office was looking for ways to expand, and we were introduced to Brazilian language services provider Ccaps. Always the optimists, we […]
By Margaret Sankey The number of people on the internet is hovering at around 4.3 billion, these days. This figure has been steadily increasing all over the globe, drawing us all into an international, connected world. If you haven’t yet reacted to the changing business environment, now is the time to start adapting. Your competition […]
