181 — Lost in translation

For many organisations, the workplace is no longer local. Technology has helped create a global talent market, where the primary job requirements are a computer and a stable internet connection. There are obvious benefits to this, but what does it mean for L&D? How do you deliver a consistent experience to a multilingual, multicultural workforce, spread across different regions? This week on the Good Practice Podcast, Ross Dickie and Gemma Towersey are joined by Emily Decker from Comtec Translations to discuss:  the specific challenges of translating e-learning content the benefits of working with a translation agency when and when not to use machine translation Show notes The National Geographic article Gemma mentioned can be found at: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2020/01/scientists-are-unraveling-the-mysteries-of-pain-feature/ For those who wish 'to Meghan Markle' like the lady herself, this article covers the nuances of the new verb: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/jan/24/to-meghan-markle-verb-how-to-use-it Subscribe to the Podcast There are so many ways to subscribe to The Good Practice Podcast. Click your preference below and subscribe. Google Play Music iTunes Overcast Pocket Casts Podbean Spotify Stitcher TuneIn Connect with our speakers If you'd like to share your thoughts on this episode, connect with our speakers on Twitter and LinkedIn: Ross Dickie @ross__dickie Gemma Towersey @gemmatowersey Emily Decker @ComtecTranslate