Welcome new hires
Welcome new hires by taking their pictures and posting them in a high-traffic area.
Category: Internal Communication
Help a colleague reach his or her goals
Help a colleague reach his or her goals by letting the person know you care.
Manager vs. manager
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?
Batter up! Tone your business skills
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.
Saying ‘no’ to tricky requests
Here’s how to say ‘no’ to tricky requests without ruffling feathers.
Set up your ‘internal network’
Networking with people in other departments can strengthen workplace relationships.
Keep a cell phone from losing its juice too soon
Keep a cell phone from losing its juice too soon … and dying during an important conversation.
E-mail checklist, for clarity’s sake
Sending out crystal-clear, well-defined e-mail benefits you just as much as the recipient. By thinking carefully before sending a message, you take control of an e-mail exchange.
Celebrate diversity this Cinco de Mayo
Want a more creative office environment? Then celebrate the diversity and differences among co-workers.
Grammar Repair Shop: Spelling it vs. saying it
When addressing a professional audience, be careful using words that aren’t spelled the way they sound.