When I asked you for 2020 blog post ideas, this question came back from various readers (who are mostly small business owners): "Why is it so hard to find good employees?" Sad. But I wasn’t shocked. I began researching this topic a while ago. Here's my ‘take’ on the subject, plus a discussion on how to keep good people once we find them. This post … [Read more...] about “Why is it so hard to find good employees?”
[QW2] Never (!) refer to people as ‘that’
Kathie York, CSQE Chief Wordsmith and Gaffe Eradicator! Welcome back to Quick Wins for those pesky 'word puzzlers' in our lives. This month's offering is one of my biggies: [QW2] Never (!) refer to people as 'that' If you've ever asked me to edit for you, you are probably aware I'm a 'That' Nazi. This is what some of my clients call me! When you have … [Read more...] about [QW2] Never (!) refer to people as ‘that’
A fresh look @ meeting reminders
One great thing about asking your subscribers for blog post topics? They come up with countless ideas. Thanks to Margie G., an executive assistant for a racing team, we'll consider useful meeting reminders. The question that started it all As you might imagine, Margie works in a fast-paced world (no pun intended) that can become … … [Read more...] about A fresh look @ meeting reminders
[QW1] Companies and groups are not people!
Hey! What's all this 'QW' stuff in the headline?! Let me tell you the story. I recently looked back through some notes from editing projects, where I discovered a pattern of easy-to-fix 'word puzzlers gone wild.' ;-) The puzzlers not only cost my clients more $$ for me to fix, these folks were probably voicing the faux pas with clients or potential … [Read more...] about [QW1] Companies and groups are not people!
“Is it OK to write like I talk?”
You’ve labored long-and-hard on that flier. Or maybe your website landing page text. You’re no writer, but you can at least take a stab at it, right? You show it to a friend, and he shreds your excitement balloon with . "You can't write like you talk. It isn't professional." Really? Two writing experts are my guests today, and they will help set your … [Read more...] about “Is it OK to write like I talk?”
Project communication = everything
A few years ago, I watched a video about Walmart's company strategies. No matter what you think of it, Walmart is thriving. (I don't shop there. I didn't appreciate the bait-and-switch from 'Made in America' goods.) As supervisors (or parents!), we can learn from this retail giant in this business area: Remarkable communication Clear communication is the … [Read more...] about Project communication = everything
