How to Emphasize the Positive in Your Business Writing
As the song says, you may not always be able to "eliminate the negative," but you can certainly "accentuate the positive" in business writing.
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How Artificial Intelligence Is Growing in Our Society
Artificial intelligence should bring value to society. Does it? Yes and no. But the “no” answer needs to be constantly tested and explored further.
Exchanging Holiday Gifts between Employees and Supervisors
In a recent TV ad, a group of office workers give their boss a holiday gift of automobile floor mats. He seems overjoyed. But are employees supposed to give presents to their supervisor?
Hiring the Right Person without an In-Person Interview
The verdict on hiring without a personal interview is mixed. But going through a rigorous on-site hiring process does not always guarantee success.
Writing Your Own Performance Review? Be Positive!
In some businesses, the task of writing a performance review begins with an employee. But reviewing your own performance is tough.
Why Good Communication Skills Are So Important to Employers
Communication skills can be useful at work, in job interviews and in business relationships. They are well worth the time you need to perfect them.
Confidence and Charisma Can Lead to Business and Personal Success
When is it appropriate to “fake it” without being phony or inauthentic? Humility is the balance you need to offset confidence and prevent arrogance.
The Secret to Getting More Responses to Your Networking Requests
The world has changed and technology has given everyone the power to be more connected and support the efforts of others, which means that there are no longer reasons to feel that you don’t have the power to give back (or better, invest first!) when you reach out to ask for help. This is the true spirit of networking.
Improving Organizational Justice at Work, Part 3
Using profitability and cost as deciding factors for layoffs makes better sense when those reasons are communicated to others in the organization.