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Powerful and Effective Feedback: Excelling in the Craft of Performance Appraisals

As the year draws to a close, many companies will be conducting their yearly performance evaluations. It is crucial for an organization to assess an employee's performan...

Resume Writing – Showcasing Your Impact

Before you start resume writing you need to UNDERSTAND the purpose of your resume and cover letter – to get an interview! Preparing for Resume Writing The best ...

Spotlight: ArrowBright Design & Marketing

Recently, at Improving Communications, we expanded with offices in the UK and Ireland. When we wanted to establish our online presence, we approached...

Emotional Intelligence and Customer Service

Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize, assess, and positively manage the emotions of yourself and others. In Customer Service, having empathy for o...

Running An Effective Virtual Meeting

Ok, let's go a little further on the theme from our last email about the Virtual Classroom. We are going to take it out of the area of learning, and ...

Is a Virtual Classroom Enough

As a corporate education provider, we found ourselves having to adjust our methods over the years. When we started, all of our trainings were held in-person and onsite. ...

The Power of Good Customer Service: The Illusion of Choice

Providing excellent customer service is crucial for the success of any business. When you surpass the ordinary and craft extraordinary experiences you will lea...

Hard Lessons on Soft Skills

It is competitive out there in the business world. It’s not enough to just have the technical skills covered. There is a great need for strong ...

Choosing the Right Medium and Format for Your Message

You have a message you want to share with the world. It's very important to take your time when choosing the right medium and format to get your message heard. The m...