Words At Work

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You're probably using one of these buzzwords on your LinkedIn profile. Is that a good thing?Jane Burnett

Buzzwords can be a no-go for a variety of reasons, but is there ever an upside to using them? It might just work both ways. Read More

Productivity

7 types of words you need to stop capitalizing Danny Rubin

When you handle upper and lowercase words like a pro, it shows poise, smarts, and maturity. Read More

Productivity

25 buzzwords that make smart people sound stupid Travis Bradberry

These phrases are spicy and they make you feel clever (low hanging fruit is a crutch of mine), but they also annoy the heck out of people. Read More

Office Life

Survey reveals the most annoying jargon used in the office Kyle Schnitzer

A recent survey by GetResponse interviewed more than 1,000 employees across different ages and industries to get their opinions on work jargon. Read More

Advice

Don’t use these 5 opening lines in your emails!Jane Burnett

If every email is different, why do so many of them begin the same way? Here’s a list of opening lines you should steer clear of. Read More

Office Life

What that ‘ish’ in work emails means, according to a linguist Monica Torres

“When we add a qualifier like ‘ish’ to our emails, we are giving ourselves the benefit of flexibility, potentially at the expense of the other person’s valuable time.” … Read More

Office Life

How understanding conversation styles can make you successful Ladders Contributor

There are patterns that tend to characterize conversation styles. Understanding them can help you communicate and succeed at work. Read More

Office Life

Sorry, but these words, you like, really, kind of overuse Lindsay Tigar

Though training your tongue will take some time — especially if you’ve never edited yourself before — you can get started with these overused words. Read More

Office Life

Forget what you know about engagement, the key is in cohesion Dr. Troy Hall

Fostering employee engagement through cohesion requires creating an environment where teamwork is the standard and value abounds. Read More

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