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October 2012   

Greetings! 

 

As technological advances through instant messaging, texting and the like have come to gain prominence not only in our personal lives, but also in our professional lives, have we lost sight of the importance of good grammar?  Being able to communicate effectively is one of the most important strengths for any business person.  Whether it be through communicating a marketing message, inspiring fellow employees or relaying expectations to a subordinate, a break in communication will negatively impact the corporate bottom line. 
OMG! UR text speak can B a CLM (Career Limiting Maneuver)  
Damian J. Dinan
  
Texting ImageAccording to a recent survey, employers would rather hire workers over 50 than those under 30. This survey indicates that respondents stated older workers are more professional and have better writing skills than their younger counterparts. 46% of respondents stated younger workers needed to improve their writing skills versus just 9% for workers over 50.
 
The slow demise of the English language is nothing new. People have been lamenting the use of poor grammar and writing skills for years. However, it seems that the use of Instant Messaging (IM) and Texting has accelerated this decline to a record pace. Is new technology to blame? There is evidence that supports that conclusion. 
 
According to a 2009 report from the Pew Internet and American Life Project, texting and IM "speak" (the use of abbreviated language, such as LOL or OMG instead of writing out the phrases I'm laughing out loud and Oh my Gosh) have found their way into formal writing, especially among younger people. The report goes on to state that 64% of younger people inadvertently used some form of shorthand common to texting or IM. <READ MORE>
LVSCLEHIGH VALLEY SAFETY COMMITTEE
Making the Lehigh Valley Safer for Employers & Employees

 

After a brief hiatus, the LVSC is back with a heightened commitment to making the Lehigh Valley safer for employers and their employees.  In addition to their quarterly training events and bi-annual expo, the committee will be providing monthly mini safety topics before their meetings.  The revised format includes a mini session on timely topics and then concludes with a brief meeting (approximately 30 minutes) to brainstorm ideas and discuss current trends.  The schedule of events for the next four months can be found below  

  • October 9, 2012, 2:00PM
    NCC - Fowler Family Southside Center
    Safety Topic: Electrical Safety (Monthly Meeting)
     
  • November 13, 2012, 2:00PM
    NCC - Fowler Family Southside Center
    Safety Topic: Impairment at the Workplace (Monthly Meeting)

All organizations and industries are welcome to join and participate.  Want to obtain e-mail reminders for meetings and events? Please click here or e-mail [email protected].

 

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Contact the client development specialist, Damian Dinan:
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Upcoming Programs

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LEADERSHIP

NEW! Presenting with Confidence

 

Problem Solving Techniques

   

HOSPITALITY 

Destination Lehigh Valley

 

RAMP Alcohol Server/Selling

  

IT/COMPUTER

E-mail, Social Media & Mobile Marketing

 

NEW! Microsoft Access 2010: Forms in Depth

 

Microsoft Excel 2010 - Beginning

 

NEW! Microsoft Excel  2010: Macros & Templates

(half day program)

 

NEW! Microsoft Word 2010 Forms

(half day program)

 

Search Engine Optimization & Web Analytics

  

QUALITY & PERFORMANCE

Introduction to Quality Standards

(half day program) 

 

NEW! Quality Management Systems Application Techniques

 

NEW! Quality Management Systems Internal Audit Training

 

Supply Chain Management

 

BIOMANUFACTURING

Overview of Cleanroom Microbiology

 

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