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Posted on4 October 2023

Our translation services aren’t the cheapest. But they are the best.

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Cheap translation services make us suspicious…

…that’s not to say you should be throwing money away on subpar translation.

As a business, you want (and need) high-quality translation services you can rely on, from a translation agency that’s not only good at what they do, but good to work with too.

We know this because we also have high expectations from our suppliers and the people we work with.

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I see dead good people

It’s no secret that happier staff do better work.

Whilst “work-life balance” seems a bit of a buzzword these days, we consider ourselves to be a relative pioneer. We invest in frequent training for our team, are the only UK translation agency to have a 4-day week, host twice yearly supplier open days, and ensure fair and fast payment that’s reflective of our linguists’ experience and qualifications.

In short, we treat and pay our people well. And in return they will always go the extra mile. Simples.

Commitment to the boring stuff

Okay, so it’s not very sexy or exciting, but we make sure to invest in…

  • Two ISO certifications for our translation services
  • Annual external audits, ensuring we’re up to date with our processes
  • Corporate membership with the UK’s two leading institutes of translation – ITI and ATC – with whom we are multi award-winning. Wow, you’re still reading?

Data protection and confidentiality matters, and we know this, so feel free to ask us about our NDAs and specific procedures for keeping your information safe.

Well done you, trouper. You got through it.

Driven by purpose, not by tick boxes

Reputation is important to any business.

Partnering with a company that could damage this is a no no. For us, working with suppliers who consider sustainability and ethics is less risky business, and aligns better with our values! We’re suckers for a local community initiative…

  • Crocheted Postbox Topper Scheme – raising over £110,000 for local charities
  • Pro bono translation services for individuals going through emotional or financial hardship
  • Bra Bank (yes, you read that correctly) supporting Against Breast Cancer

So when the office intercom buzzes, it could be documents for translation, an elaborate Christmas crochet creation, or a bag of old bras…

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So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, goodbye

Right, so you’ve got a smoking hot multilingual project in the pipeline. And you think we’re the people for the job? Stop it. We’re blushing…

We are happy to work out an estimated cost and turnaround time for you. And if you’re still in the final stages of polishing your documents for our translation services, ce n’est pas un problème.

Just drop us an email and one of our friendly team will be in touch!

ISO 17100 – ISO 17100:2017 for Translation Services (since this standard began, in 2008, externally audited annually).
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Mindful Employer Plus – As a Charter member, our team have access to an Employee Assistance Program with 24/7/365 support, as we work toward achieving better mental health at work.
Federation of Small Businesses and the Self-Employed

A proud member of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), a dynamic and inclusive not-for-profit membership organisation. FSB is dedicated to supporting and empowering small businesses across the UK and is committed to fostering an environment where entrepreneurs can thrive, innovate, and succeed.

Atlas Translations has been accredited by the Fair Tax Foundation since February 2024. The Fair Tax Foundation is a not-for-profit social enterprise developed by a team of tax justice, corporate responsibility, and ethical consumer experts. It was launched in 2014.

We’ve been registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) since 2004. Go to https://ico.org.uk/ for more information.

We hold a full membership in the Association of British HealthTech Industries. The ABHI supports the HealthTech community by providing products and services that help people live healthier lives. As the voice of the industry, we show the value of health technology and overcome barriers to people benefitting from it now and in the future.

Certified since 2003, externally audited annually. ISO 9001:2015 is the international standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS), applicable across all sectors. ISO 9001 provides a framework to respond to changing quality requirements in line with changing demands across society, economics and the environment.
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Disability Confident Committed is creating a movement of change, encouraging employers like ourselves to think differently about disability and take action to improve how we recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. Being a DCC employer is a unique opportunity to lead the way in our community and show that we’re a disability inclusive employer.

Corporate membership of the ITI (Institute of Translation and Interpreting) since 1994. Corporate Member of the Year 2021. ITI is the only UK-based independent professional membership association for practising translators, interpreters and all those involved in the language services sector.

CIEP: We’ve held Corporate membership Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading since 1993. CIEP are an international membership organisation that offers training and community for editorial professionals (copy editors and proofreaders) while helping members develop business confidence.

ATC: We hold full membership with the Association of Translation Companies, a trade association representing the interests of language service companies in the UK and internationally. It is the leading voice for companies operating in the UK’s language services industry.

Living Wage Employer: As a living wage employer, we believe our staff deserve a wage which meets every day needs. The Living Wage Foundation has a mission to encourage employers to play their part in tackling in-work and post-work poverty and provide a decent standard of living by paying the real Living Wage, adopting Living Hours and Living Pensions as well as wider good employment practices.
4-day week

Proudly a 4-Day Week Employer since 2019. Amongst other items, the 4-Day Week initiative calls for a reduction to the maximum working week from 48 hours per week to 32 hours per week by 2030.

 
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A member of the Good Business Charter since 2022. The GBC is a simple accreditation that organisations of all sizes in the UK can apply for in recognition of responsible business practices.
PIF

We’re a proud member of the Patient Information Forum (PIF), a membership organisation for anyone producing health information and support. PIF promote access to trusted, evidence-based health information for patients, carers, the public and healthcare professionals.