What’s the proper procedure for a group of business people approaching a closed door? … Should I tip when picking up a carryout order for the office? … How can I compliment a co-worker who recently lost a lot of weight without offending her?
Busy bosses expect you to read their minds. They rush from appointment to appointment and rarely find time to tell you what you need to know.
Here are two situations when keeping your lips zipped will enhance your reputation as a good listener
Imagine spending 28 years in the same modestly paying job (20 in the same office space). Could you muster enough enthusiasm at work each day for people you support to name you “Employee of the Year” after all that time?
When trivial tasks stand like a mountain between you and important assignments, check whether one of these tactics will allow you to plow through them quicker…
Problem: “When addressing a business letter, is it correct to put a comma or a colon after the addressee’s name?” (From Lynne Nelson, Princeton, N.J.)
An employee from another department who’s willing to pitch in when you need extra help seems like a gift. Just take these steps to avoid stirring conflict or a turf war among the offices
Proofreading a document for grammar and spelling mistakes won’t snag every error, and while program features such as automatically updated fields help, they aren’t completely foolproof.
Several readers recently asked us about the use of semicolons versus commas in a complex sentence.
A well-crafted task list allows you to focus your full attention on the most important matters without worrying that something will “fall through the cracks.”