There are many kinds of daily grinds. In the U.S. Corporate world today, to be busy working 12-16 hours a day is a sign of importance and ambition. The more time you spend at your job, the more you are envied–the harder you work, the higher you rise up the corporate ladder. Somehow we’ve gotten [...]

Nothing is more off-putting than someone who comes across as rude, curt, or arrogant in an email. So, how do we avoid being perceived as insensitive and unprofessional in our email correspondence? Here are a few tips:

Research suggests that discourtesy in the workplace is rapidly becoming an increasing dilemma for businesses and organizations. Workplace incivility is growing, including an increase in bad manners, rudeness, coarseness, vulgarity, and a lack of respect. A study at The University of North Carolina Business School determined that incivility in the workplace can impact company profits due to lost productivity and employee turnover.