Business Communication Essentials, 8th Ed.
Chapter 1. Professional Communication in Today’s Digital, Social, Mobile World
The folks at Enago Academy cover the topic.
"The vast majority of evidence suggests that our smartphones are not uniformly harmful, and in some cases, they may be a force for good.
"Check out how your place in the high school ecosystem is likely affecting you today.
"Identify what works for your specific needs.
"Every webpage you visit, your online purchases, the songs you listen to on the internet, pages you follow on Facebook or any likes you leave under posts on social media create your digital footprint, which is a gold mine of information about you, information that can be used to influence your behavior.
"Like it or not, change is happening within the market research industry.
"Having a cluttered desk or inappropriate items in your workspace could be making a bad impression on your colleagues or employers.
"Nobody wants to wait days, or sometimes even weeks, to find out if the hiring manager was impressed by them in the interview.
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"Tom Peters [photo, left] reflects on a half-century spent studying management.
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"Avoiding opportunities, falling behind, and overworking are just some of the very real consequences of perfectionism.
"What the heck is SCHWA?
"Mobile technology continues to move forward at a rapid pace, but it’s “guise” as an actual device users carry will begin to change.
"When I was in my late 20s, my boss and I used to have epic lunches where we'd chat about life.
"Let’s be honest.
"Actually, it’s not just managers that don’t listen – it’s also employees, husbands, wives, kids, students, teachers, and just about human being with two ears.
"Machine learning and AI are ubiquitous these days, and people are finding all kinds of creative ways to use it in the realm of research.
"Essential, data-derived advice for leading a happy, healthy life, shared by researcher and psychiatrist Robert Waldinger.
"Practicing mindfulness enables you to calm stress and soothe yourself.
Emily Liou (photo, left) answers the following Ask a Credible Career Coach question: "I’ve only been at my current job for a few months, but I know for certain that it’s just not right for me.
Ellen Salzler (photo, left) breaks it down at D2Demand.
"Most job applicants work hard to make a great first impression during their initial interview.
"The next time you’re standing at the edge of a scenic cliff or on top of a waterfall, take care before snapping a quick selfie.
"Employers will look for you to demonstrate listening skills during job interviews.