Cough cough … but are you infectious?
How can you know if that cold or flu you’ve been struggling through is still contagious?
Your BFF, Merriam-Webster
Keep a small paperback dictionary on your desk at all times. You’re actually much more likely to use it than going online for a definition, and when it’s that close, words you casually intend to look up “sometime” actually will be.
“I’ll be happy when …” Is this you?
I’ll be happy when I get a new job … I’ll be happy when I get married … I’ll be happy when I make my first million … Sound familiar?
Tune up your tone
“Can I help you with that?” asks your colleague as you struggle to load an ink cartridge into the printer. If your co-worker says it in a sincere tone, you’re grateful for the offer. But that same question delivered in a sarcastic or exasperated manner leaves you feeling irritated. If you want clarity and connection, pay attention to the following four vocal components.
New rules for social media
Follow these rules to ensure your content is seen and shared.
2 tips to impress your executive
You will learn a great deal about your executives if you just pay attention. This will lead you to understand them at a deeper level so you can build a stronger partnership with them.
Great characters. Great admins
Did you know: the origin of “Man (or Girl) Friday” comes from Robinson Crusoe? Here are some other notable fictional “admins” that deserve consideration.
9 bad email phrases
It’s easy to fall back on weak standby words in business correspondence, such as these.
Please, someone stop the robocalls!
No, it’s not your imagination. You and your place of business are receiving more robocalls now than there were a year ago.
Should you reveal your side job?
Many people have another gig in addition to their full-time job. Should you disclose this to your employer? There are several things to mull over before deciding on taking this step.