Good News, Bad News

Answering directly to all news is not the best thing to do. Why? Because using the same tactic for each scenario can back fire and also send the wrong message of carelessness. When composing a letter, email, or memo one must take the time to analysis who will read the message and how they will react to the message at hand. Taking the time to consider the audience and their sensibilities can make the reader more receptive and forthcoming. Not taking the time to address either good or bad news properly can bring upon the writer a never-ending flow of criticism. Be considerate, be knowledgeable about your audience, and never write any letter in a condescending tone.

Is Letter Writing Dead?

Could it be that modern technological times could be fading away letters? I think not. Many important once-in-a-lifetime moments require letters; such as, approval for enlisting into the army, congratulations for being accepted to a prestigious university, final notices... Although modern times are pushing to go faster letters are meant to be pauses in the rush. Letters carry with them an imposing importance not only because they are 2-Dimensional, but because they have structured formats and sometimes carry a signature. To send a letter requires time and effort both of these requirements give a letter the importance. Letters ask the reader to pay attention to their content. Don't you think you would pay more attention to this blog entry if it were a letter signed by me?

Why are lawyers and technology experts warning companies to store, organize and manage computer data?

The answer, of course, is the legal liability a company can be hold accountable for if any suspicious unlawful behavior occurs. Companies are required legally to store all of its companies data including email and instant messaging. By educating employees about how to use email and instant messaging services responsibly can make the difference between negligent use and improved productivity. Controlling personal use and business use can benefit the employer while restricting the employee to work at work. While storing data is essential, more essential is the management of the data collected and having the basic system requirements to handle the data load.

Once a memo or any other document leaves your hands, you have essentially published it.

The reality now is once your send a email, post a comment, and tweet a picture every detail is recorded and never deleted. Companies are bound by law to save all emails and exchanges within their company. Your credibility can be questioned if past emails are sourced and demonstrate negligence. Increasingly memos and documents are relayed to employees through electronic sources like email, so don't be surprised if your paper document comes back to haunt you in digital format. Documents can be scanned and photographed, so it is always important to make sure that you are putting your best out there. Out there is somewhere even after you press delete.