Dealing with profanity in the office

  • August 25, 2016

While some employees don’t mind, others find it offensive. Readers, etiquette experts and human resource consultants offer their views.

Prevent temperature conflicts

  • June 13, 2016

Surprisingly, one of the biggest battles you’ll face in the workplace involves disagreements over room temperature.

The power of a handwritten note

  • April 12, 2016

In the business world, sending messages through Twitter, texting, Facebook or email is certainly easier than writing a handwritten note. But what is often missing in...

Business etiquette rules for the workplace

  • February 12, 2016

Proper workplace etiquette can smooth out your day-to-day ex­­peri­­ence and give your reputation a boost. Jacquelyn Smith, writing for Business ...

When a co-worker has been humiliated

  • November 09, 2015

When someone experiences a mortifying moment that you either directly or indirectly witness, it can make future encounters with the person awkward. Here's how to move...

3 ways to ruin a business relationship

  • September 30, 2015

Effective networking can lead to new clients and employees, business partnerships and other opportunities. However, networking and nurturing business relationships...

Capitalize on email introductions

  • September 23, 2015

When a contact takes the time to in­troduce you to someone via email, take advantage of the opportunity. Fol­­­­­low these tips to turn those ...

At work, cut the sarcasm

  • September 22, 2015

The sad truth is that sarcasm reveals more about you than the people you target. Ask yourself: Why do I do it?

8 essentials of social media etiquette

  • October 02, 2014

Social media rules can be complex and confusing, writes BuzzFeed Senior Writer Tom Phillips, who offers eight ways to navigate this online universe.

Modern-day etiquette for admins

  • August 20, 2014

Jorie Scholnik is an assistant professor of student development at Sante Fe College in Gainesville, Fla., as well as an etiquette associate at the Protocol School of...

Employers crack down on social media abuse

  • June 05, 2014

More than 70% of employers have disciplined employees for misuse of social media. Daniel Ornstein of the Proskauer law firm outlines ways to stop the headaches before...