February 23, 2023
Swearing at Work 🤬: Is it Ever OK?
Swearing is not necessarily bad per se, it’s about context and culture. As one U.K.-based HR manager told me, "It's an interesting one, and every workplace and person will be different."
Posts tagged with 'language'
November 10, 2022
How Am I Feeling? It’s Hard to Say
When my friend Pete told me that his cancer was back, I stammered some platitudes about always having hope, being strong. You know the sort of thing. What I simply couldn't do was ask him how he felt. And I've known him for over 30 years...
October 10, 2022
Armchair Psychology at Work – Thought of the Day
Labels can be hurtful, especially if the "diagnosis" is a mental illness. We share our thoughts and experiences with armchair psychology
May 25, 2021
Language That Divides – #MTtalk Roundup
"Language conveys not only basic messages but also nuance. That's really important on social media that doesn't do great with inflections." - JKatzaman
June 24, 2016
Working Abroad: 5 Tips for Success
So, you’ve said your goodbyes, signed the contract, and packed your bags. Now it’s time to start on a new adventure, and take your working…
April 22, 2016
Don’t Be a Boring Speaker!
One of the ways my colleagues and I used to pass the time during interminable and dreary meetings was to amuse ourselves with a…