Anatomy of … Using ChatGPT for Business Correspondence No matter what you think about artificial intelligence, it’s here to stay. ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot, creates text that can be used to craft business communications and, in the process, save you time. While you shouldn’t look for it...
Dear DW, Is it too casual to use texting language in emails, Slack, or Teams, or are there times when it is appropriate? Signed, Inclined to Text Dear Inclined, When people text, there is often a familiarity within the conversation that isn’t typically found in workplace emails. In a text,...
Research shows that when you delegate tasks to direct reports, they experience higher job satisfaction, are more motivated to enhance their skills, and are more committed to the organization. If your delegating skills could use some improving, take heart. Here are some common mistakes and how...
Volunteers make the world a better place—and they can see career benefits along the way By Kimberly Olson Have you considered pitching in at your local food bank? Becoming a weekend coach for a job-training nonprofit? Offering your social media skills pro bono to an environmental group? Volunteering for...
Despite the fact that, because of the pandemic, companies began acknowledging the need to provide mental health services for employees, a stigma still surrounds mental health in the workplace, according to a recent survey. Nearly a third of women have taken a mental health day or time...
Lights, Camera, Action! “A headshot really acts as a gatekeeper,” says Shelley Golden, an image consultant and founder of Shelley Golden Style in Burlingame, California. “It can influence whether someone wants to know more about you.” Whether a headhunter is debating your suitability for a key role, a...