Dear DW, I’ve noticed some of my colleagues talking about the upcoming elections. I know that in the past, talking politics and religion was frowned upon. Has anything changed? Signed, Politically Hesitant Dear Hesitant, You have good reason to feel uneasy about joining the conversation. Talking about politics can be OK if...
When apologizing is the right thing to do, make it count By Janet Heit Sorry I’m late. I was in another meeting.” “Sorry. May I suggest . . .” “Sorry I’m talking so much.” Do these phrases sound familiar to you? Many women are so used to apologizing that they don’t...
Etc. Happiness at work is not only influenced by what you do but where you live. That’s according to a new study that compares how working women from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia view their professional lives. Human resources platform HiBob surveyed 3,000 professional...
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...