Words At Work

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There are a select few grammar mistakes that people continually make, and in the same breath, words and phrases that people continually misuse. Read More

Office Life

Hearing these 2 words at work could lead to better sleep, fewer headaches Sheila McClear

A new study shows that hearing “thank you” at work can create a lasting boost of well-being that goes beyond the workday. Read More

Advice

So not Gucci: If you use these slang words at work, you are hurting your career CW Headley

The researchers at Onepoll surveyed 2,000 Americans to determine the age and particular phrases that turn your colleagues off the most. Read More

Advice

4 ways you are apologizing wrong Stacey Hanke

Apologies allow us to build stronger, more trustworthy relationships with those around us. Read More

Uncategorized

15 common writing mistakes you’re making Madeline Galassi

Without further ado, here are the most common writing mistakes I see, and all of the tricks I’ve use to remember and apply them. Read More

How To

How typos are perceived and how to kick the habit CW Headley

Several studies have suggested that typos have a sizable and negative impact on perception, regardless of what informs them. Read More

Advice

If you write your emails exactly like this, you will almost always get a reply CW Headley

To boost your reply rates when looking for a new position, consider every word before reaching out to potential employers. Read More

Advice

We need to drop this word from everyday vocabulary Ozan Varol

With this shift in language, if it’s something truly worth doing, you’ll make the time for it. Read More

Latest News

Want to be in the dictionary? Here’s your chance Alexandra Villarreal

If only there were a place for poor souls, who are out of the loop, to look up your turns of phrase? … Read More

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