Category: Internal Communication

Mail merges, undoing sends and managing an executive’s contacts.

We recently heard of one of the boldest new-hire onboarding documents ever.

Question: Our company is doing a lot more staff surveys these days. Any tips on how to do them well?

Question: “I haven’t shared my mental illness diagnosis with my co-workers or my boss. But there are things my co-workers do that can trigger great, almost suffocating anxiety in me. Do you know of a good way I can let them know of the effect they’re having without making my mental health an open book?”

Alerts on libraries … Approvals … Automating log updates

The positive impact of a good holiday party keeps on working long after the last dance.

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.

If you sometimes suffer from communication breakdowns, here is a quick true/false quiz that can help pinpoint the cause.

The wheels of business stop for no one, and when an employee goes out on leave—FMLA or otherwise—it’s surprising how quickly the inconveniences mount. The urge to pick up the phone or dash off a quick email to ask a simple question just to keep the wheels moving is powerful, but pause for a moment before you do it and ask: