Professional Communication

No one’s left indifferent after hearing the words “Happy Birthday!” Try some of the following 80+ birthday wishes to make your coworker’s day, week, and birthday month.

How to answer ‘How are you’? Here are some formal and creative responses that will help you keep the conversation in the right direction.

Use practical tips and examples to say ‘Thank you’ professionally. Craft a professional thank you message to show appreciation.

Not sure how to respond to a compliment at work? Read our expert tips and get inspired by the best examples to handle compliments professionally.

Learn what makes a maternity leave message memorable and how to create one professionally.

Want to know how to cancel a meeting? 1. Apologize. 2. Explain. 3. Reschedule or ask for a recap. 4. Show gratitude.

Learn how to formulate praise professionally.

Learn how to say sorry at work. We offer you 8 tips for an effective apology + effective phrases you can use while apologizing.

Learn how to disagree respectfully with your coworkers in order to boost productivity and relationships with them.

Learn how to say ‘I don’t know’ in a business setting, while still appearing smart and professional.

Learn how to ask for advance payment professionally — including the steps you need to take and the templates you can use to help you.

Learn how to ask for a favor professionally: tips and tricks, phrases to use, and how to get the other person to say ‘Yes’.