Business Communication Essentials, 7th Ed.
Chapter 4. Writing Business Messages
"In this American English Pronunciation quick tip lesson you'll learn all about an easier way to say these tricky consonant combinations.
"Think you've been asked some tricky job interview questions?
"They say you teach what you most need to learn.
"When your job entails putting words together at a breakneck pace, the odds are good that your devious fingers will try to put one over on your brilliant mind.
"You may be overflowing with talent and ideas, but you won’t start making an impact unless you step up and stand out, says political commentator Symone D.
"Learn to spot these subtle signs to avoid the heartaches and headaches of sudden employee exits.
"Are you a perfectionist?
"Do you feel exhausted after speaking in English?
"Do your brainstorming sessions create a drizzle or a flood of ideas?
"One of the keys to sounding more natural in your spoken English is mastering the rhythm of the language.
These 21 tips can help any virtual team overcome the inherent limitations of long-distance collaboration.
The potential benefits of team-based collaboration are undeniable, but some experts worry that companies are going overboard and overloading the employees they need the most.
Follow these examples of using active listening during a job interview.
Employers will sit up and take notice if you master these skills.
"For many people, the bulk of their LinkedIn activity is the digital equivalent of collecting a pile of business cards.
"The need for respect is intertwined with many basic human needs, but doesn’t receive…well, the respect that it deserves when it comes to workplace performance.
"What can we learn about American intonation and sounding natural in English from analyzing a conversation between Google assistant (yes, I'm talking about a robot) and a real person?
According to Seth Godin (photo, left), "We skew our thinking based on the first feedback we get.
"The key to more natural English rhythm is understanding what is emphasized and what falls into the background.
"Like most employers, Chieh Huang [photo, left] isn’t interested in hiring people who are overly rigid or who know it all.
"Like most employers, Chieh Huang [photo, left] isn’t interested in hiring people who are overly rigid or who know it all.
"Hit refresh to lock eyes with another imaginary stranger.
"Hit refresh to lock eyes with another imaginary stranger.
"With 90 percent of executives already researching their company purchases on mobile devices, it won’t be long before voice search becomes common in business circles.
"We’ve collected real stories about candidates who were well on their way to snagging a new role, but didn’t, all or at least in part because of a social media post (or posts) someone on the hiring side found during the vetting process.