Evaluating staff is crucial for setting standards and improving the organization. When a performance evaluation is carried out properly, those involved see justice served when a superstar is recognized, and the underperformer corrected.
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Performance Evaluation – Improving Your Process
Posted by Rich Atkins & filed under Business Writing, Leadership & Management.
Something About You and I
Posted by Rich Atkins & filed under Business Writing, Grammar Rules.
e about grammar in the workplace. It’s was so spot-on, that we had to share it with you.
Punctuation Is a Sign of Respect
Posted by Rich Atkins & filed under Business Writing, Grammar Rules.
Punctuation provides structure and organization to written language. Has your smartphone gotten you into bad habits where it comes to punctuation? If the answer is yes, then your reader can think one of two things: The writer doesn’t know any better, and this is the best s/he could do; The writer does know better, and … Read On >
Revising and Proofreading
Posted by Rich Atkins & filed under Business Writing.
So, it is over. You have finally finished the first draft! A quick proofread and you can be done, right? Not quite. Whether you are writing a proposal, a grant application, a college essay, or putting together the speech for the next quarterly meeting, there are a couple of crucial steps to take before you are done. … Read On >
Choosing the Right Word
Posted by Rich Atkins & filed under Business Writing, Grammar Rules, Public Speaking.
Choosing the right word will guarantee that you will convey exactly what you mean, whereas choosing the incorrect word can sound wrong or can change the meaning of the statement. When do you use “input” or “enter”? What about the difference between “back-up” or “replacement”? How about “fix” or “resolve”? Ensure that words and expressions you … Read On >
Listening is Inter-Reactive: Tony Levin on Listening
Posted by Rich Atkins & filed under Business Writing.
An expert in his field, he makes his living on his ability to listen and respond appropriately. We asked him to help us this is Tony Levin on Listening.
Numbers When Writing
Posted by Rich Atkins & filed under Business Writing, Grammar Rules.
We use numbers all the time. However, do you ever think about how you use numbers when writing? It is time to make a habit. Follow the accepted standards (listed below). Always make sure that number use in a document is user-friendly–easy to understand. Spell out numbers one through nine. One, two, three, etc. Use figures … Read On >
Avoid the Murphy’s Law of Email – Improve Engagement
Posted by Rich Atkins & filed under Business Writing.
When a potential customer sends an email, will your response automatically start a dialogue? Avoid the Murphy’s Law of email. Keep your communication clear.
Text-Speak in the Workplace
Posted by Rich Atkins & filed under Business Writing.
All choices in communication are of terrific importance. Modern-day shorthand (text-speak) is very useful, and entirely appropriate. (Did that just say what I think it said?) Yes, TXT shorthand is the right answer–when it’s used with the right audience. You can draw an analogy here to using profanity. Vulgar language, when used with the correct … Read On >