Veterans Day is a holiday. That much is something that all of us know since we get a day off. But why this day is considered so important, is not something many people know or appreciate. This day is marked to pay tribute to all the veterans who worked selflessly during wars to ensure peace,… Read More »
Good-news memos or memos addressed to an audience interested in our ideas are relatively easy to write. Such memos can be written deductively in an impartially straightforward method. However, memos that convey bad news need to be written carefully, inductively, and with a positive tone. But bear in mind that being inductive is not synonymous… Read More »
You could need proof of income letter for anything from taking a loan, buying a house, traveling to another country, or to decide child support/alimony payments. These letters are written by the employer and include essential information needed to understand the employee’s financial standing; such as the annual pay and bonuses, the position and status… Read More »
When an employee leaves, on good terms or bad, it is necessary for the entire office, if not just their department to know. You can also use the opportunity to announce the new policies in place or the new employee in their place. If the employee had a critical job such as a manager or… Read More »
Do you have any idea how agonizing it is to watch a batch of incoming emails on outlook? 45 minutes and still loading! So, instead of staring at that, or musing whether there’s intelligent life in other cubicles, I prefer perusing this pile of good old fashioned letters on my desk. Doesn’t it feel cathartic?… Read More »
A new employee is joining – that means to avoid confusion and to welcome that new employee, an announcement letter should be sent to the entire staff. This letter is the best way to introduce your new member of your work family to everyone, and ensure that they’re welcomed by all. Writing these sorts of… Read More »
The awkward moment when no sooner had you made the rounds to your clients’ offices introducing your new employee, you had to make the same rounds, to say: “Actually…” Here are some insights into writing a letter informing customers of an employee’s termination. Almost Ceremonial! Because, as James Sinegal put it, “when employees are happy,… Read More »
When someone from the company resigns, the transition process is neither complete nor meaningful without immediately informing your clients via formal letter. How to break the news? How will they take it? What information needs to be communicated? These are some of the questions that could be on your mind, which I hope this article… Read More »
The customer is always right! That’s what every company says… until the customer is late paying dues. This is the moment the customer is wrong, and you have to make sure they know it. Writing a letter reminding the customer of their nonpayment of dues is sensitive business indeed. How to be polite and demanding… Read More »
The world of economics is ever so changing and dynamic. One second ago transporting your goods was cheap and now fuel prices have shot up so high, they look down upon Mt. Everest. It is understandable that in an unstable economy, your prices would go up and down. It doesn’t matter if you are a… Read More »
Thanksgiving is that time of the year when everyone is in a festive mood – expressing gratitude to the Almighty for all that He has given to us is a norm during this time. Every individual expresses his or her thank you in a different manner as Thanksgiving is considered a private matter of faith.… Read More »
Thanksgiving Day usually comes under the shadow of Christmas, the two holidays being so close together. However, there are many people out there who do give Thanksgiving its due respect and celebrate the day with fervor – and by thanking the Lord for all that He has bestowed upon them. In professional settings, wishing your… Read More »