I’m pretty frustrated with e-mail lately. I’ve run into countless times with co-workers and supposed customer service people, who either did not bother to read the entire e-mail I sent, or just completely ignored what I wrote in the first place. To be fair, an e-mail I recently sent to the entire office contained 361 … Continue reading Does Anyone Read an Entire E-mail Anymore?
Backup Plans are Vital in Life and in the Office
I've found contingency plans to be vital when planning an event, trying to foretell the future and just in life in general. As I indicated in a previous post (here), our office is holding two food related fundraising events this week. I've learned more about how to estimate the amount of food 25 people will … Continue reading Backup Plans are Vital in Life and in the Office
My Thought’s on CNN’s: Twitter can give edge to job seekers
I'm not sure how I feel about CNN telling everyone how to use Twitter to get a job (article here). Without a community to engage I can't see it working. While the general overall advice is very sound (I checked with those who speak on such things) and I agree with the points, I am … Continue reading My Thought’s on CNN’s: Twitter can give edge to job seekers
Presume vs. Assume
I needed a refresher on Presume vs. Assume, so I thought rather than hoard the information, I would share. Also, because I'm pretty sure I am not the only person using this incorrectly. While most resources and a quick Google search will tell you the words can be used interchangeably now, it wasn't always that … Continue reading Presume vs. Assume
Using the Office Calendar is Important
I’m part of a small department. When one person is out sick or on vacation, we notice. I’m also part of a department that other departments rely pretty heavily on and are often coming back to our area to ask questions or get help. There are a few of us who are excellent at using … Continue reading Using the Office Calendar is Important