Katie 
A colleague losing their job is never a fun moment. No matter if you’re the boss making the announcement or the coworker sharing the news with others, it can be challenging to adopt the right tone. Show respect to this other human being who is suddenly out of a job. Your other colleagues will hear … Read more
A lot can be said about you simply from how good or terrible you dress and look. It becomes challenging if you have friends and colleagues who, in your opinion, do not look good. For one or more reasons, you may be tempted to tell them what you think and feel about how they look. … Read more
An attachment usually provides you with more information on the content of an email. You may require an attachment to fulfill a request or to take further action based on the email. If you think that the sender might not add an attachment or they’ve forgotten to include one, you’ll need to politely ask for … Read more
Everyone needs to pull their weight at a job. Each person has assigned tasks and the flow of them is interdependent. You don’t want to create conflict, but you don’t want to pick up the slack either. What you allow is what will continue. Some individuals will only do the bare minimum while others give … Read more
When someone approaches you for a job and seems interested in your services, they seek how you can benefit them and fulfill their requirements. And that’s the reason why career counselors pay emphasis focusing more on the client, their needs, and their expectations from the job when you indulge in a conversation with them. However, … Read more
In this digital age, business professionals often communicate via email. All types of documents have to be processed digitally and are held to the same standard as those that are submitted as hard copies. But how can you request a signature from a supervisor on an email? Underline the importance of the digital signature by … Read more
There are so many occasions when we need peace and quiet at work. We need to not be disturbed. There are also times when we’re in a bad place and need time to be calm and think. Or maybe we need to make some difficult phone calls – work-related, or not. So how to draw … Read more
When we invite friends and family to events in our lives for parties or weddings, deciding on the invitation list can be challenging. Some events like weddings may have a limited number of guests. From finances to venue capacities, inviting everyone you want may not be possible. Also, there may be people that you simply … Read more
You will soon be teaching at another school and now you have to tell your students? They are used to seeing you regularly and working with you. So what’s the best way to tell them? It all depends on the situation and why you are leaving. You can elaborate on the details or keep it … Read more
In an ideal world, nobody would have to work – but we live in a different kind of world. In fact, from time to time, you’re going to have (or, perhaps, want) to work more hours than usual. When that time comes, you’ll have to ask for more hours. So, how can you politely ask … Read more