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How to Write a Performance Appraisal or Review

How to Write a Performance Appraisal or Review

Posted by Mary Cullen, May 12, 2021
January is often the month that performance metrics are determined for the year. Whether writing an annual review or quarterly job performance review, there are two sides to consider when writing a performance evaluation: Presenting your information for evaluation - the ...
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Two Days’ Time or Two Days Time? (Inanimate Possessives)

Posted by Mary Cullen, May 09, 2021
A wise client business grammar question: Two Days' Time or Two Days Time? “There was always one grammatical mix up for me, ...

Business Letter and Business Email Salutations [Updated 2023]

Posted by Mary Cullen, May 09, 2021
Dear Reader: Dear Reader, Hi Reader, Good afternoon, Reader: Hey Reader! Are you confused about shaping salutations in ...

Professional Mobile Signature For Business Email [Examples]

Posted by Mary Cullen, May 09, 2021
One of the major benefits of my executive business writing coaching work is hearing first hand what bothers executives about ...

Fewer vs. Less [How to Use Correctly]

Posted by Katie Almeida Spencer, May 05, 2021
You might write that you want fewer mistakes and less inefficiency in your business writing or office. But, it would be ...

How to Say No in Business Communication [Top Technique]

Posted by Mary Cullen, May 05, 2021
We often have to say no and deliver bad news in business writing. Striking the right tone can be tricky. We need to be firm ...

How to Improve Your Written Communication Skills

Posted by Mary Cullen, May 04, 2021
Writing is an everyday activity for many people. So, you’d think that written communication would come almost naturally. ...

Me, Myself, and I - Business Grammar Rules Explained

Posted by Mary Cullen, Apr 30, 2021
Me, Myself, and I errors are one of the most common business grammar errors we see in business writing training sessions. ...

Who vs. Whom

Posted by Mary Cullen, Apr 29, 2021
Choosing between “who” and “whom” can be confusing for even experienced writers. This article will outline when to use who, ...

How to Write a Business Apology Letter

Posted by Mary Cullen, Apr 03, 2021
Here is a classic P.G. Wodehouse quote that so illustrates this misplaced focus of posturing to forge relationships: “It is ...

What is Technical Writing?

Posted by Kara Latz, Apr 03, 2021
Are you looking to understand what technical writing is and how you can become more proficient?

Business Email Salutations to a Group

Posted by Mary Cullen, Apr 03, 2021
If the group you are writing a business email to is small enough — five or fewer — the very best salutation is to use ...

How to Use I.e. vs E.g. Correctly

Posted by Mary Cullen, Apr 03, 2021
One of the most common questions we receive from clients is: "Are the abbreviations i.e. and e.g. interchangeable?"

Bear With Me or Bare With Me?

Posted by Mary Cullen, Mar 29, 2021
"Bear with me" is a phrase that essentially asks for patience and is often paired with a conjunction like "as" or "while" to ...

It's vs. Its - How to Correctly Use

Posted by Mary Cullen, Mar 15, 2021
Even the most experienced writers can confuse it’s and its. If you’ve made this common mistake, you’re not alone. Only one ...
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