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Employee Retention is Linked to Offering Value: Take a Look at Language Incentive Pay

Every company has its unique culture, values, and circumstances, but consider the advantages that a language incentive pay program can give to your business. Talented bilingual or multilingual professionals often seek job opportunities in a diverse-oriented work environment where language skills are recognized and rewarded. So, a language incentive pay program can help position your organization as an attractive workplace, attracting employees eager to address and solve language-related misunderstandings and risks.

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Dr. Rubio is a nationally recognized world language scholar who has published extensively on the topic of dual language immersion teaching and learning. In 2023, Dr. Rubio joined the faculty of Yale University as the new Director of the Center for Language Study. Prior to that, Dr. Rubio served as a Professor of Spanish Linguistics in the Department of World Languages and Cultures and co-founder and Director of the Second Language Teaching and Research Center at the University of Utah.

If you teach or are otherwise involved with learners in Dual Language Immersion (DLI) classrooms, you likely understand the various challenges and rewarding moments that come with interacting with these students.

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Be a Catalyst for Clear Communication Across Cultures as a Translation or Localization Professional

Depending on your aspirations as a bi/multilingual professional within the language services industry, you might be contemplating a foray into either translation or localization services. It’s important to recognize that translation and localization serve distinct purposes in the creation of multilingual content, although a successful strategy may involve a blend of both to effectively reach diverse audiences.

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How to Set-Up a Language Pay Program That Makes Sense for Your Business

Implementing a reward system that monetarily incentivizes the contributions of your bilingual and multilingual employees requires careful consideration, thorough research, and strategic planning. It is a multi-step process that can bring significant benefits to your business because when you develop a program that recognizes and highlights employees’ language skills it makes them feel valued. “To pay bilingual employees fairly, companies must provide extra pay, often called ‘bilingual pay’ or ‘language pay’. Bilingual pay recognizes the tangible benefits and unique skills bilinguals offer,” (Salary.com Staff).

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How to Negotiate Your Salary if You’re Bilingual

You found an exciting job posting, submitted your application, and made the shortlist. Now that it’s time to attend the interview, questions about pay expectations will likely arise. Bilingual speakers often bring additional value to a company, and you want to receive fair compensation for your skills.

If the thought of negotiating your salary feels intimidating, read on to learn how to assess the value of your communication and language skills and acquire salary negotiation techniques for attractive remuneration.

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Best Jobs for Bilingual Spanish Speakers

Of the more than 6,000 languages in the world, Spanish is the fourth most spoken — approximately 559 million people use it to communicate as of 2023, according to Statista. With such a notable portion of the world able to speak Spanish, bilingual Spanish speakers have endless opportunities to apply their language skills to their careers and generate an income. Discover some of the best jobs for bilingual Spanish speakers below.

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Exploring and Adapting to the Linguistic Landscape of Today and Tomorrow

Are your language skills attuned to contemporary trends and global demands? Whether you are a bilingual or multilingual professional contemplating learning a new language or aiming to enrich your existing language skills, the question of which language to choose may linger. Some languages are considered particularly valuable to acquire, considering diverse factors. Which languages could lead and shape the future? Do they have equal importance in both the United States and on a global scale?

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Numbers Speak as Loud as Words: Insights to Inform the Language Strategy of Your Business

As the global landscape undergoes transformation, organizations must recognize the influential role not only of programming languages but also of spoken languages in leading economies and shaping the future. It is crucial for companies to understand the dynamics of the specific markets and regions where they operate, while also embracing adaptability to emerging markets and the languages they use to conduct businessContinue reading

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Harnessing Data in DLI Programs to Build Confidence and Sustainability

Measuring and reporting on student progress in Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs can be critical to maintain funding and program sustainability. But how do you know what to measure or what assessment is right for DLI learners? Nationally, language programs are focusing on proficiency, or the ability to use language in real-world, unrehearsed settings. Choosing a proficiency-based assessment can help you understand your program in relation to national proficiency test data and empower your learners as their language develops.

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Empowering Voices: Advocating for Language Education—Language Advocacy Days 2024

Language Advocacy Days (LAD), organized by JNCL-NCLIS, is an annual virtual event where delegates advocate for language education-related issues with their elected officials. LAD aims to address challenges in language education and promote policies that support language learning. For delegates, attending these events means advocating for legislative changes that can improve language education nationwide. It is also an empowering event as every voice we raise, every policy we champion, is a step towards a more inclusive, connected, and prosperous future. Language is not just a tool for communication; it’s a gateway to understanding, empathy, and opportunity. By investing in language education, we’re investing in the next generation’s ability to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.

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