Category Archives: workplace

Other Duties as Assigned

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Bart Leahy

You see it in the job description: “other duties as assigned.” You assume it’s boilerplate language. I mean, how outlandish could those other duties actually be? As someone whose career has seen its share of unusual jobs, I can say … Continue reading →

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Providing Positive Feedback

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Bart Leahy

Giving negative feedback can be a sensitive subject because you never know how someone will react, even if you couch your criticism as gently as possible. Yet giving positive feedback can be a challenge, too, because people also vary in … Continue reading →

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Balancing Work Load

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Bart Leahy

It’s been a while since I talked about this, but as I get to closer to starting school, it’s important that I recall how to balance my work load to make sure everything gets done. My approach is not the … Continue reading →

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Metrics in Writing

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Bart Leahy

Like many English majors, I am not a big fan of numbers, especially when it comes to my work. There are, however, constructive ways to apply metrics to your work as a technical communicator and get results that make everyone … Continue reading →

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Putting on Your Lawyer Hat

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Bart Leahy

One rare occasions, I’ve provided an initial “lawyer’s eye” review of small business documents. This has occurred simply because I have a general idea of the sorts of things lawyers will nitpick. That said, whenever I’ve reviewed business agreements, employment … Continue reading →

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