Internal Communication

What not to say at work

Strong communication skills are a must for anyone in the workforce today, and there are some things that simply should never come out of your mouth, says Roxana Hewertson, CEO of Highland Consulting Group.

Can you make tweets about a boring business interesting?

Twitter is a popular and important marketing tool these days. It’s easy to come up with interesting tweets for a fun brand that sells some­­thing people love, but what do you tweet to bring people’s attention to a relatively boring product or service?

Social media eroding workplace privacy?

AVG Technologies Digital Diaries project looks at how social networks affect people’s work lives. A study re­­leased as part of the project included 4,000 people in 10 countries and found that more than half felt that workplace privacy has decreased with the pro­­liferation of social media networks.

The magic of destructible email

People often forget that email messages last forever and can be forwarded to any number of people. There are services, though, that allow you to send a message with a limited lifespan, which come in handy when you have sensitive messages that you don’t want shared.

How to give feedback to the boss

While it could be bad for your career to point out every misstep your boss makes, you’re more likely to get a boost if you can kindly communicate constructive criticism when he really needs it, says writer and entrepreneur Jennifer Winter. She offers three tips to help you make sure any feedback you offer your boss is both diplomatic and productive.

3 ways to bring more civility to the office

Incivility—being disrespectful, un­­­pro­­fes­­sional or just plain rude—is an epidemic in many workplaces today, Joyce E.A. Russell writes for The Wash­­ing­­ton Post. And it’s a problem for businesses, customers and employees.

Does a corporate alumni club add value?

Some companies are taking a new approach toward employees who retire or leave to pursue new challenges. They are establishing groups to help everyone stay in touch and keep the lines of communication open. These programs have many em­ployees wondering what the company benefits from in return.

Workplace friends key to career success

If you believe the workplace is no place to make friends, you’re not only wrong, but your delusion could be hurting your career, says corporate trainer Shola Richards.

6 strategies to communicate better

Effective communication takes de­­lib­­erate intention, so if you find yours lacking, it’s time to refocus and get down to work, says Jessica Edmonson of Bisk Education. She has six strategies to help you do just that.

Disagree tactfully with someone in public

Disagree tactfully with someone in public, by using one of these leadoff sentences.