Neurolinguistics

Physician Thought Leader Hits the TEDx Stage to Share the Role of Neuroscience in Diversity Equity & Inclusion

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Monday, February 28, 2022
Partnership, NLP, Neurolinguistics, Mind, Culture, Len Bias, Organization, Environment, DEI, Cognitive bias, Racism, Brain, Inclusion, Decision-making, Neuro-linguistic programming, Behavior, Neuro, Alliance, Neuroscience, Management

ATLANTA, Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Since the murder of George Floyd (and the rising racial violence and tension), Diversity Equity & Inclusion has recentered itself nationwide.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Since the murder of George Floyd (and the rising racial violence and tension), Diversity Equity & Inclusion has recentered itself nationwide.
  • Companies have committed to becoming active Allies, however, many organizations are finding it hard to move from strategy to every day integration into the culture.
  • Neurolinguistic programming is the study of how the brain processes information, and specifically, how that processing influences people's thoughts, perceptions, actions, and behaviors.
  • Cognitive bias is when a person creates a subjective social reality that is different from actual reality.

Wordbank Partners with Colorado Office of Early Childhood

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Ethnic groups in Africa, Language acquisition, Multilingualism, Neurolinguistics, Sociology of language, CDHS, Somalis, Family support, Continents, Ethnic groups

The CDHS Office of Early Childhood provides "collaborative leadership to align resources for children, families, and early childhood professionals to best prepare Coloradans for future success, through access to coordinated and quality early childhood programs and family supports."

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  • The CDHS Office of Early Childhood provides "collaborative leadership to align resources for children, families, and early childhood professionals to best prepare Coloradans for future success, through access to coordinated and quality early childhood programs and family supports."
  • The OEC has partnered with Wordbank in the development, design, and multilingual translation of several of these resources for US Spanish, Arabic, Burmese, Somali, and Vietnamese communities in Colorado.
  • Working with the Office of Early Childhood is a natural fit with our values and a chance to positively impact ourColorado multicultural communities.
  • The mission of the CDHS Office of Early Childhood is to support families and communities so every child thrives.

National Media Organization Taps Philadelphia Latino News Outlet to Report on Country’s Workforce Development Crisis

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Articles, Language acquisition, Multilingualism, Neurolinguistics, Sociology of language, Multimedia, News, Language, Academic disciplines

Many local news organizations are interested in learning how to match journalism projects with funders in their markets.

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  • Many local news organizations are interested in learning how to match journalism projects with funders in their markets.
  • Based in Philadelphia, it focuses on documenting the Best of the American Latino Experience, using multimedia, multilingual and multicultural approaches.
  • More than 3,000 newspapers, TV stations, radio stations, directories, pure plays and research & development partners, are active members.
  • LMA assists local media companies with their transformation strategies via cutting-edge programs, conferences, webinars, research and training.

Gary Bateman returns to the literary limelight with the release of ‘Reflections in the Mirror’

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Language acquisition, Multilingualism, Neurolinguistics, Sociology of language, Bateman

Gary Bateman is a published poet, author, linguist and professional writer.

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  • Gary Bateman is a published poet, author, linguist and professional writer.
  • Bateman holds multiple academic degrees with advanced graduate studies, and originally studied history, political science, and literature as primary fields of interest during his undergraduate college years.
  • As a trained linguist, he has a multilingual proficiency in five languages, including his facility as a native English speaker.
  • Bateman has lived in Europe for many years and presently resides with his family in Germany.

Multilingual Connections Celebrates Rebrand and Supports No Kid Hungry

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Language acquisition, Multilingualism, Neurolinguistics, Sociology of language

"We strive to grow thoughtfully and give back to our community along the way," said Jill Kushner Bishop, Founder & CEO of Multilingual Connections.

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  • "We strive to grow thoughtfully and give back to our community along the way," said Jill Kushner Bishop, Founder & CEO of Multilingual Connections.
  • The new Multilingual Connections branding is dynamic and approachable and it reflects the company's commitment to helping clients create global connections through its services.
  • Anyone looking to understand, engage, and grow their multilingual audiences can visit the new website to explore Multilingual Connections' language services and request a free quote.
  • Multilingual Connections also added a new section that includes the industry sectors that the company supports to help clients browse services based on their potential needs.

GEICO’s Lakeland Office Seeking Bilingual Associates

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Other Professional Services, Insurance, Hispanic, Automotive, Other Automotive, Professional services, Consumer, General Automotive, Articles, Language acquisition, Multilingualism, Neurolinguistics, Sociology of language, Customer service representative, Customer service

To that end, the insurer is expanding its Spanish-language sales and service division by hiring dozens of bilingual associates.

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  • To that end, the insurer is expanding its Spanish-language sales and service division by hiring dozens of bilingual associates.
  • There are immediate career openings for Bilingual Sales Representatives , Bilingual Customer Service Representatives , Bilingual Sales Supervisors and Bilingual Customer Service Supervisors .
  • The GEICO Management Development Program for recent college graduates is also seeking ambitious bilingual applicants.
  • The Lakeland office will soon begin hiring bilingual claims representatives as well.

'How Languages Changed My Life' presents the importance of languages through collection of personal stories

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Thursday, January 23, 2020
Language, Articles, Contents, Linguistics, Language acquisition, Languages, Multilingualism, Neurolinguistics, Sociology of language

Aiming to inspire people to take up or maintain the languages they speak and to promote multilingualism, the book illustrates the importance of languages in shaping the lives of individuals and communities around the world.

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  • Aiming to inspire people to take up or maintain the languages they speak and to promote multilingualism, the book illustrates the importance of languages in shaping the lives of individuals and communities around the world.
  • "This book is for anyone who loves real-life stories; is interested in languages, culture, and adventure; and believes in global citizenship.
  • "'How Languages Changed My Life' is a book for our times, reminding us that what we have in common is always greater than our differences."
  • "How Languages Changed My Life" is available for purchase online at: https://www.amazon.com/How-Languages-Changed-My-Life/dp/148088457X .

How Website.com Is Making It Easy To Make a Multilingual Website

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Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Language, Language acquisition, Languages, Multilingualism, Neurolinguistics, Sociology of language, Menu, Webs

Website owners can now easily build a multi-language website, with custom language site menus and the ability to cater web pages to diverse audiences.

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  • Website owners can now easily build a multi-language website, with custom language site menus and the ability to cater web pages to diverse audiences.
  • The release of multilingual site capabilities makes Website.com one of the few fully featured site builders on the market to offer this feature.
  • The new Multilingual site builder feature is now available with select Website.com plans .
  • Website.com is a drag and drop site builder service designed to allow anyone to make a website or online store.

Global Language Solutions Company Multilingual Connections Named to the 2019 Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies

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Thursday, August 15, 2019
Articles, Language, Academic disciplines, Language acquisition, Languages, Multilingualism, Neurolinguistics, Sociology of language, Artificial intelligence

The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment its independent small businesses.

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  • The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment its independent small businesses.
  • "We're excited and honored to have been named to the Inc. 5000 list," said Multilingual Connections' Founder & CEO, Dr. Jill Kushner Bishop.
  • "We've got a talented and passionate global team that fully embraces our core values of relationships, trust, flexibility, growth and driving change.
  • Multilingual Connections is a Chicago-area global language solutions company that helps clients understand, engage and grow their multilingual audiences whether throughout the world or in their own backyard in over 75 languages.

Bilingual services provided by the Canada Border Services Agency slow to improve

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Language, Language policy, Academic disciplines, Linguistics, Language acquisition, Multilingualism, Neurolinguistics, Sociology of language, Canada Border Services Agency

The Commissioner of Official Languages recommends that the Canada Border Services Agency:

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  • The Commissioner of Official Languages recommends that the Canada Border Services Agency:
    determine and monitor the number of bilingual superintendents needed to ensure service of equal quality in both official languages at designated bilingual points of entry; and
    use this information to ensure the sufficient capacity of bilingual superintendents at designated bilingual points of entry.
  • The Commissioner of Official Languages recommends that the Canada Border Services Agency develop and conduct targeted recruitment activities to promote bilingual frontline service positions.
  • These recruitment activities should be directed toward bilingual audiences across Canada, including official language minority communities.
  • The Commissioner of Official Languages recommends that the Canada Border Services Agency provide ongoing second-language learning opportunities to bilingual border services officers in all regions in order to help bilingual officers learn the technical job-related terminology required for their work and to maintain their secondofficiallanguage skills.