For the second year in a row, I have composed a short e-mail invite to the managers and supervisors on staff. Another employee informed me that the words ‘managers’ and ‘supervisors’ should be capitalized. What is the correct capitalization in this situation?
Give co-workers what they really need by listening, rather than advising.
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Bring yourself out of a bad mood by jotting down your bad feelings, advises Darlene Minnini, Ph.D., author of
The Emotional Toolkit
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Can you write a strong opening sentence? Are you a ravenous newspaper reader? Then try your hand at writing a press release. If an editor picks up the story, you’ll have scored a major victory for your organization, and you’ll gain a new marketable skill.
Improve rapport with others by thinking of small talk as a picture frame around business conversations.
Welcome new hires by taking their pictures and posting them in a high-traffic area.
When addressing a professional audience, be careful using words that aren’t spelled the way they sound.
Baseball, America’s favorite pastime, may also be a way to hone your business skills this summer. If your company has its own baseball team, cycling club or any other sport, consider signing on. It could do more than tone your muscles.
Here’s how to say ‘no’ to tricky requests without ruffling feathers.
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