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All of us occasionally make mistakes in our writing. To err is human, as one adage goes. Even so, we should strive for error-free copy as often as possible. An error can take on many forms. What follows are common errors I’ve seen recently. Included with each example are possible solution(s). Watch for these errors … Read more
Do you ever get the feeling that you can’t get caught up? Are you constantly working longer days–-as well as nights and weekends–-yet still behind? While part of that may be caused by an increased work load, some is also the result of poor time management. Work more efficiently, and you will be amazed at … Read more
More than 18 months into the COVID era, many people are accustomed to working from home. Some were thrust into it. Others had good arrangements in place when the time came to work remotely. Working from a desk comfortably can be a challenge anywhere. Many businesses strive to create comfortable and ergonomically designed work areas. … Read more
Among the many effects of the pandemic is the exponential growth of teleconferencing and video conferencing (by Zoom, for example). Businesses are holding virtual meetings daily and sometimes multiple times per day. That increased frequency affects workers throughout the organization. It’s not just executives or managers who are participating in the virtual meetings. Even junior … Read more
With all the talk about honing our communication skills, we rarely hear about improving our listening skills. Yet those are just as important. Good listening skills are especially critical in a business environment. Listening attentively saves valuable time throughout your organization. As you know, time is money. People who listen carefully make fewer mistakes. Customer … Read more