Words At Work

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How the language in letters of recommendation can hold women back Monica Torres

“It’s a reminder of how bias can creep into language with even well-intentioned efforts and can still cause lasting harm to careers.” … Read More

Is it 'between you and I' or 'between you and me'?Danny Rubin

Grammar is tough, and sometimes we understand the rules but not all the way. This is the correct way to say and write certain things. Read More

How to respectfully use gender neutral pronouns in the office Monica Torres

In the office, you may encounter new gender identities and expressions that do not fit into the boxes of “she” and “he.” … Read More

How to effectively remove departmental jargon from your work communication Ladders Contributor

In today’s fast-paced, streamlined workplace, buzzwords permeate the landscape … value-add, deliverable, leverage, take it to the next level, it is what it is. And when you get deeper into workplace departments, the jargon gets even more confusing: internet of things, return on investment, total quality management, bleeding edge, capacity planning. Read More

How to write a must-open cold work email Ladders Contributor

Sending a cold email can be an anxiety-provoking task, but it’s not without benefits. Sometimes, doing it the hard way makes for the greatest success story. Read More

Survey: 25% of Americans call this 'the most annoying' phrase used in work emails Jane Burnett

New research shows that 25% of Americans think one phrase, in particular, is “the most annoying” one used in work emails. Read More

24 words that show leadership on a resume Christine Bernier Lienke

Selecting the most powerful words to describe your experience can make a huge impact on a potential employer. Here are 24 words for your resume. Read More

3 tips for writing an effective employee recommendation letter Jane Burnett

Writing a recommendation letter for an employee can be loaded with challenges, but you can avoid them if you set yourself up the right way. Read More

3 ways to axe the filler words in your vocabulary once and for all Jane Burnett

Notice that your speech is littered with a whole “ums” and “likes,” but it’s too late to correct yourself? Here are three ways to stop using filler words. Read More

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