Marie G-GFeb 74 minHow Not to Pander During Black History Month*But this is the time when companies have no right to celebrate Black history and culture unless they are walking their talk every day.
Marie G-GJan 69 minEight ways to root out sexism from your writing I’ve been advocating for nonsexist language in writing ever since I discovered feminism in college. And every Christmas, I’m reminded yet ag
Marie G-GNov 25, 20201 minAnti-Racism at WorkAmy and I spoke about how companies can start incorporating social messaging into their brands, especially if they have not done so before.
Marie G-GSep 23, 20203 minFour Most Common Capitalization Blunders, from the Cap ConstableI am ever on the lookout for excess, unnecessary capitalization.
Marie G-GJul 15, 20203 minHow to Eliminate Redundancies and Keep Your Readers EngagedIt takes time to be concise and cut the fat and repetition out of your writing.
Marie G-GJun 16, 20208 minDon’t Let BLMwashing Become the New Greenwashing“Greenwashing” is a well-known term among sustainability professionals. Enter “BLMwashing.” That’s what so many companies have done.
Marie G-GMay 12, 20205 minTwelve communication tips to bolster your job huntHere's what I've learned from extensive years of hiring, job hunting, and the recruiting process, and they apply no matter your age!
Marie G-GApr 23, 20204 minHow One Employee Eliminated Bottled Water in the WorkplaceOne person has the power to improve the planet. Deborah asked one question in her workplace about why they were using so much bottled water.
Marie G-GMar 14, 20207 minFive Ways to Communicate Compassionately During a PandemicBe a leader who communicates authentically and compassionately during any type of crisis by following these guidelines.
Marie G-GNov 18, 20195 minTen Professional Writing Mistakes to avoidHere are ten of the most common writing mistakes, designed to be understood by non-English majors!
Marie G-GNov 14, 20192 minThat Google Earth image could get you into hot water!Did you know that reproducing a Google Earth image without a license could get your firm into big legal trouble? Learn how to stay safe.
Marie G-GNov 8, 20192 minHow to avoid ticking off your clients: don't use their logos without permissionUnauthorized use of a client logo could get you in trouble with your client or even disqualify your proposal.
Marie G-GNov 5, 20193 minAvoid fines and embarrassment by respecting intellectual property When you use borrowed text in a document, you are claiming it as your own. Not only is this unethical, but it’s also illegal.
Marie G-GNov 3, 20193 minDon’t use that photo without permission! Avoid damaging your reputation and exposing yourself or your company to liability by understanding when it’s safe to use photos.
Marie G-GAug 14, 20196 minWhy Your Company Should Be on Social Media (and Where)Social marketing gives you a chance to bring your brand to life, connect with clients and leads, and share your successes.
Marie G-GJun 8, 20193 minFive Things Not to Do on Social MediaAre you representing yourself well on social media? Do your posts reflect your values and beliefs?
Marie G-GJun 8, 20197 minTen Steps to Readable CommunicationsPeople are often unaware of the importance of readability. If our communications are not easily read and understood, though, we could...
