Category Archives: Communication Skills

3 Communication Strategies to Use During Workforce Reductions

Megan Couch April 15, 2021 Staff scale-downs are never a comfortable conversation to broach. But they are a necessary evil. According to a joint study by the University of Wisconsin and the University of South Carolina, companies see a 1% increase in leads following a workplace reduction yet experience a 31% increase in the number … Continue reading 3 Communication Strategies to Use During Workforce Reductions →

Setting Expectations? Make the Conversation Two-Way

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Robert Logemann — May 5, 2020 If a team member falls short or doesn’t complete their work on time, who is at fault? The immediate, even obvious, answer is the underperforming employee. If they were told what to do and by when, they are responsible for executing their assigned tasks — and are at fault … Continue reading Setting Expectations? Make the Conversation Two-Way →

7 Executive Tips for Improving Communication within a Remote Company

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Laura Spawn — September 30, 2019 Follow @virtualvocation Effective communication is important within any organization, but it is especially crucial for companies with geographically dispersed teams. The unique communication challenges that virtual teams face are obvious?: no quick check-ins during the workday or face-to-face meetings to facilitate team building. Communication for virtual teams takes more … Continue reading 7 Executive Tips for Improving Communication within a Remote Company →

Can’t We All Just Get Along?

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Denise Broady — August 23, 2019 Follow @dvubroady — August 23, 2019 Managing a multi-generational workforce can be hard. What’s the best way to support generational needs to attract, retain, and engage employees. Today’s labor market is the most diverse ever, with companies hiring more hourly workers than ever before. Add to the mix that … Continue reading Can’t We All Just Get Along? →

One Word to Eliminate From Your Work Vocabulary

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Kara Perez — July 15, 2019 — July 15, 2019 jarmoluk / Pixabay Synergize. Hustle. Authentic. Brand building. There are a lot of buzzwords that have their time in the sun in your work vocabulary. That’s all well and good, as many of them come with a learning curve for entrepreneurs, and offer us a … Continue reading One Word to Eliminate From Your Work Vocabulary →

How to Avoid Communication Disaster: 4 Proven Tips for Success

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Meg Manke — April 30, 2019 Follow @meg_manke — April 30, 2019 Politics. I mean the ones in the office. The ones that create eye rolls and backbiting. Not to be confused with government politics which consists of…eye rolling and backbiting. Ok, anyhow – you get the point. The real mystery about office politics is … Continue reading How to Avoid Communication Disaster: 4 Proven Tips for Success →

Why Management-Supported, Transparent Communication Enhances Employee Experience

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Sarah Deane — November 29, 2018 Follow @effectUX — November 29, 2018 rawpixel / Pixabay With current U.S. unemployment numbers as low as 1969 rates––3.7%, according to September 2018 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics––it’s a timely opportunity to evaluate the importance of good management in staff retention. Good management plays an integral role … Continue reading Why Management-Supported, Transparent Communication Enhances Employee Experience →

How The Best Leaders Master Nonverbal Communication

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Rick Lepsinger — October 29, 2018 Follow @onpoint_llc — October 29, 2018 Nonverbal cues are an important part of effective communication. While an increasing amount of interaction in the business world is taking place in a virtual context, understanding the importance of nonverbal gestures and behaviors is still critical. Collectively, they make up a vital … Continue reading How The Best Leaders Master Nonverbal Communication →

How Critical Are Meaningful Conversations?

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How Critical Are Meaningful Conversations? by Laurie Sullivan @lauriesullivan, August 13, 2018 Sometimes it feels like meaningful conversations between a brand and a consumer are difficult to come by. But no matter how difficult, success is essential. About 63% of customers say they are likely to stop working with companies that cannot meet their expectations … Continue reading How Critical Are Meaningful Conversations? →

How Communications are Enhanced by IMS

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Abhishek Budholiya — February 22, 2018 Follow @aabudholiya02 — February 22, 2018 IP multimedia subsystem (IMS), the integrated network of telecommunication carriers, facilitates usage of IP (Internet Protocol) for packet communications in all known ways over wireless or landline. Some of these communications include traditional telephony, fax, e-mail, internet access, web services, Voice over IP … Continue reading How Communications are Enhanced by IMS →