Poor communication could be shrinking your paycheck and cost a single company over $60 million annually. Small companies aren’t immune to poor communication woes, either. Communication blunders cost $420,000 per year in companies with 100 employees or fewer. Big or small, poor communication costs companies money, remote work statistics show. This loss of revenue can […]

Effective communication in the workplace is crucial; it’s the key to achieving goals and scaling your business with ease. When teams communicate clearly, everyone stays aligned, deadlines are met, and collaboration flows naturally. However, poor communication may be slowing down your team – causing misunderstandings, project delays, and unnecessary frustration. Miscommunications can disrupt your operations […]

Verbal communication plays a vital role in effective workplace management. However, it takes skill and knowledge to engage in successful verbal communication. Developing strong verbal communication skills can help employees convey their ideas clearly and collaborate more effectively. Because people use and understand words in different ways, the meaning you intend can sometimes fail to […]

Failure to meet deadlines, long email threads, disputes during meetings, poorly planned projects, missing files, delayed feedback, you name it. How about meetings where people are talking to each other and thinking they are discussing the same thing, but it is obvious that they don’t? Rings a bell? Of course, it does. We’ve all been […]

It feels like we’re caught between two worlds right now. On one side, the comfort of working from home – the quiet mornings, no commute, the familiar rhythm of logging in from the kitchen table. On the other hand, the old pull of the office, with its buzz, the face-to-face talks, the endless meetings, and […]

Despite all the technological advancements, apps, and productivity tips, it seems that we have less time every day and that we’re in a constant hurry trying to get things done with a nonstop delivery mode. We rush from one task to another, only to find that there’s always more to do. And yet the data […]

These days, communication with peers and coworkers is a top need, and many software companies are available to help businesses interact efficiently. Although there are various options available, if you know which tools are the best fit for your business, you can ensure that you are getting the most out of your money and time. […]

We live in the age of toxic productivity – where hustle culture says you should rise before dawn, meditate, run 10K, and crush your entire to-do list before lunch. But reality looks very different. Most employees are trapped in a corporate Groundhog Day: post-pandemic stress, endless Zoom calls, burnout, and presenteeism. Work has become routine, […]

I’ll never forget the day I spent 5 hours in a meeting. Yes, you read that right: 5 hours! The worst thing was, at the end of that meeting we came to the same conclusion we reached during the first 5 minutes…Talk about this should’ve been an email… And plus, there was no food! Imagine […]

It doesn’t matter if you’re talking to your partner, your children, or your colleagues – proper communication is essential. It can also be difficult to get right.  The ability to convey your message can positively impact many areas of your life for the better but it takes practice. This collection of quotes about communication will […]

In childhood, we spend a lot of time playing, exploring and developing, but as we become older, responsibilities, chores, and professions take over our lives. While those are definitely important, it’s also critical to allow yourself some quality leisure time. Generally, a hobby is an activity that a person likes to engage in for pleasure […]

Performance at work is crucial for companies to assess personnel productivity and monitor data on hard and soft skills, leadership qualities, and employees’ attitudes. Such analysis is helpful for both managers and the entire team. Here’s why: Indicators such as task complexity, resource expenditure, and deadlines are considered when assessing labor efficiency. For example, employees […]

A known fact would be that effective communication is the strengthening base for any successful organization. However, it might be difficult to see through the best communication channel or medium to send your message across. The right communication medium ensures that your message is not only delivered, but also understood and acted upon, which is […]

Unlike interpersonal communication, which is a conversation between two or more people; intrapersonal communication is communication with yourself, reflecting on your thoughts, and getting to know yourself better. This kind of communication is really important because it helps you process your feelings, make decisions, and influence how you see the world around you. It’s about having […]

Did you know that 71% of employees say they’re more productive when they feel connected to their colleagues through communication? This shows the importance of effective communication in the workplace. No doubt, the communication techniques used in a work environment affect employee performance and collaboration efforts. Top-down communication is a common form of communication in […]

As workplaces have become more diverse and remote, keeping everyone informed has become a challenge. This is especially true for small businesses, which may lack the resources and dedicated teams that large companies have to manage communications. But don’t worry – there’s a helpful tool called a communications matrix that can make the task easier. […]

Effective group communication is essential for teams to collaborate seamlessly on complex projects, ensuring that all members are on the same page and working towards a common goal. Whether you’re managing a small team or a large, distributed workforce, clear and purposeful communication is key. But with so many team communication tools available on the […]

Oral communication is one of the most important skills you can have, whether you’re talking to a colleague, giving a presentation or just having a casual chat. There’s a common myth, based on research by Professor Albert Mehrabian, that only 7% of professional communication is verbal, with 93% being non-verbal. While this statistic is often […]

In some shape or form, email has been around since as early as the 1970s. In the world of IT, where trends change every few months, four decades is quite a long time. According to the data on Statista, there were an astounding 4258 million email accounts in 2022. While email usage remains high, the […]

You may express thanks at a daily standup or tag a thank you at the end of a work-related message, but sending an appreciation email to an individual employee to personally thank them can bring a smile to their face, and also benefit the business. A simple way or gesture of saying ‘we appreciate you’ […]

Interpersonal communication is fundamental to human interaction, serving various purposes in our everyday lives. However, different communication styles are suited to other situations. One of the most important types in a business context is technical communication. It plays a key role in conveying complex information clearly and concisely, especially in industries such as marketing, coaching, […]

Do you remember when we were at school and had group projects? The idea was to work as a team and share ideas. This is where we first had a bit of a communication breakdown. Not everything was heard, and not everything was taken into account. It was tricky to share your thoughts unless you […]

Working in healthcare has never been easy, but in 2025, the job feels heavier than ever. Clinics and hospitals are stretched thin. Staff shortages are everywhere – patients need more care, more nurses and doctors are burning out or retiring, and the demand for healthcare keeps climbing faster than the workforce can keep up.  Add […]

Professional communication can be tricky at times. When you send an email or a message, the person on the other end might not understand what you mean. Even if you spend time crafting your message, it can still be misinterpreted. This is especially true in digital communication, where tone and context can easily be lost. […]