The war against capital letters
The internet predictably lost its mind recently when it was revealed that lecturers at Leeds Trinity University had been cautioned not to overuse capital letters when issuing assignments.
Category: Communication
More to the holiday party than meets the eye
The positive impact of a good holiday party keeps on working long after the last dance.
4 ways to praise peers
Recognizing your co-workers’ strengths and work ethic is a great way to build a stronger relationship. Besides, it’s a kind thing to do. If you avoid praising your peers because you don’t know what to say, turn to this list of compliments they will appreciate.
3 must-dos before you hit ‘Send’
Email is built for speed. Just make sure that in your haste, you don’t sacrifice clarity. Follow these three steps.
4 body language no-no’s
According to a new survey from CareerBuilder, hiring managers have body language pet peeves that can hurt your chances of landing a job. Networking expert Ivan Misner, Ph.D., advises special attention to these four things.
You can say it better than that!
There are common words and phrases that you may use to soften your tone, but some of them can actually make you sound less confident or less knowledgeable. Avoid these phrases.
Quiz: Do you and your boss communicate?
If you sometimes suffer from communication breakdowns, here is a quick true/false quiz that can help pinpoint the cause.
Sound Bites: November ’18
Cut the repetition … Keep them from tossing your card … Practicing small talk … Is the 5-second rule for real?
Write a ‘sick day’ email
If you need to take a sick day, and your boss permits you doing so via email, follow these steps to ensure you cover all the bases.
How to make a cold call
Anytime you’re wading into a situation where you’re trying to persuade strangers on the phone, consider these tips.