Words At Work

Here’s what I really mean when I’m using this seemingly innocent email cliché. Read More

We’ve all been there. There are just certain words that sound so much alike even though they have completely different meanings. And sometimes, when we are required to spell them, it is a STRUGGLE. Read More

When we fall back on the same words during a speech, the audience senses it right away. People start to think, “He’s really doing that a lot. Kind of annoying.” What’s “that”? A distracting tic or habit. Read More

Refrain from using these seven stereotypically passive-aggressive words when interacting with people at work, and you can avoid unnecessary and unproductive tension in the office. Read More

How can you stop using those pesky expressions that mark you as being out of touch? First things first, identify why they’re so annoying. Read More

Strong writing skills are paramount. You don’t want to confuse people when you try to break down a difficult topic. On the flip side, employees will appreciate how you simplified the issue and, in doing so, valued their time and attention. Read More

A new survey that looked at the communication behaviors of 2,000 U.S. workers, exposes the words that are so overused they have lost meaning in the workplace. Read More

It goes without saying that you always want to present yourself in the best possible light when you’re job searching. From how you structure your resume to what you say during a job interview, it all counts towards (and against) you during the selection and hiring process. Read More

Your messages are more than facts and figures about the business. Each word carries tone and significance, and employees scrutinize every sentence in search of meaning. Read More