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10 Rules of Professional Etiquette for the Digital Workplace

Aaron Orendorff

Lifehacker, 2016

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To emoji, or not to emoji, that is the question. Fostering appropriate digital etiquette is a critical workplace skill in a world where remote employment is increasingly becoming a norm. In the digital workplace, email and textual communication lack the subtleties and nuances that face-to-face communications boast, and remote workers must compensate to keep long-distance professional relationships functioning. Communication specialist Aaron Orendorff offers a go-to guide on professional etiquette for all employees working remotely.

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To master remote work, apply the 10 rules of professional digital etiquette. First and foremost, show up on time.
Send personal rather than generic emails.
Be reliable and fulfill your obligations.

About the Author

Aaron Orendorff, a professor of communication and philosophy, champions business growth and scalability through exceptional content.

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B. D. 2 years ago

Amazing article and crisp!!

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