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Making Time for Reflection
January is the time of year we reflect on our wins and losses from the prior year and look forward to the new year ahead. What I have often wondered is why we don't force ourselves to pause more frequently to reflect?
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Social Media: You Can't Hide
If you're still wondering whether or not your business could benefit from social media, wonder no more - social media is here to stay. A recent Inside INdiana Business article makes it clear that businesses must embrace social media in a meaningful way to stay competitive.
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Creating a strong communication strategy could be one of the most important things you do for your business in 2011. Many employers strive to stay in touch with their employees throughout the year, but day-to-day business often prevents them from truly connecting.
Forming a communication strategy not only creates accountability, but also ensures that employees are being fully educated about their benefits, the business, and health care in general. And while benefits and health care may be changing, what remains steady is the fact that employees want nothing more than to hear, be heard, and feel valued.
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The new year is here and businesses are back into the swing of meeting-filled days and email-filled inboxes. So, how do you ensure that your message cuts through the noise? Making a few twea ks to your emails can make a big difference.
MindTools.com gives a few simple tips for keeping your emails effective:
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Subject Lines are Headlines - use them to grab attention -
Make One Point per Email - too much info can be overwhelming -
Specify the Response you Want - don't leave the reader guessing
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