Croatia has put in place many initiatives to attract digital nomads. It created a digital nomad village in Zadar, a city with a rich history on the Adriatic coast near Split. Zadar’s Digital Nomad Village Digital Nomad Valley Zadar is one of the ways Croatia is using to become a hotspot for location-independent freelancers. Zadar
In partnership with Day Translations. You should use a professional interpreter in all situations that require expert advice, in a formal and business environment, particularly when the subject matter for discussion is of a technical, confidential, highly specialised nature. Circumstances that Require Professional Interpreters Professional interpreters make life easier for people who are not able
This article is a collaboration with Day Translations. Human translations and machine translations have been interlinked for years and not at the opposite ends of a spectrum. Machines will not replace human translators but have their specific function. Machine translations can provide an element of efficiency when delivering a document, however the human revision of
This is a collaboration with Day Translations. In this article we discuss how to be an effective interpreter and be on top of your game. What Makes a Good Interpreter The role of a professional interpreter is complex as it combines a wide range of skills. A good interpreter can tick many boxes and, most
Having access to well-being resources has become a priority for remote workers. In a 2021 survey by Mercer quoted in Reuters, respondents from a number of US companies acknowledged it is time to support employees by making available a range of health-related services. 76% of respondents said that the mental health of employees will be
Remote workers shouldn’t have to choose between working from home or a location away from the office and seeing their salary reduced. Large corporates such as Google are giving employees ultimatums: you either work from the office or you have to accept a reduction in pay. Google’s policy is to pay staff members based on
This article is a collaboration with Day Translations. What makes a good translator’s CV? What should a translator’s CV include to make recruiters notice it? A well-crafted CV should present a translator’s competence and showcase desirable skills that recruiters are looking for. The CV should include terms that recruiters can easily search in a database,
A few countries have started regulating the remote working model to ensure employers can create new jobs, give access to opportunities to more sectors of the labour market and give staff members more flexibility. Regulation Is Not Always a Dirty Word Talks of regulation often prompt negative reactions, particularly when it come to market forces.
This article is a collaboration with Day Translations. Is there such a thing as an “ideal translator”? When recruiters are looking for an “ideal candidate” with translation qualifications and experience, they envision someone who is dependable and hard-working, and who is specialised in a chosen field. To put it simply: recruiters want “the best of
The Madeira Tourism Board has been promoting an initiative to attract more digital nomads to the island. The dedicated website for digital nomads in Madeira puts it simply: “your new home”. With this enticing headline, the Portuguese island aims to attract remote workers under the slogan “from Madeira to the world”. This article contains an
