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Things to take care in work emails.

Many employees do not receive formal email writing training because it is similar to a face-to-face interaction, isn't it?

Of course not.

How you write an email can be of benefit or take away your career.

Career experts share their suggestions about it, and we're listing it for you:

1. Don't spread the rumour

Experts say that if you chat by mail, it can cause termination as well as become amateur. Your email shouldn't contain bad remarks about the company itself or others within the company. If you do not take this advice, you may be surprised at how quickly this problem spreads.

2. Do not excavate

Time is important so when you are writing business mail, get to that point. The most important message should be at the top.

Write and edit a draft for it. Emails should be no larger than one or two paragraphs, which can be overwhelming and boring to the recipient.

3. No personal business

Your time at the workplace is a wealth of company. Don't do private business with the email you work for the firm you work for. This is non ethical and may create problems.

4. Don’t criticize any one online.

Better avoid criticizing other people online on mails, particularly in group mail. These issues should be solved face to face.

Experts suggest using a rule called "headline rule." How do you feel if your mail is the headline of a newspaper the next day? Do you feel good about it? If you say no, consider hitting the send button!

5. If you are passionate, do not send mail

If you send an email when it is emotional, angry compensation can lead to unnecessary messages and unwanted consequences. Experts say that you should not send emails when you are frustrated, tired, or hungry. You must control your mental state before sending mail.

You can regain your strong mental state by walking away from your desk or walking or getting fresh air.

6. No jokes on work email

Humour is good in person but misunderstood by email. There are definite messages that don't translate well to the mail. Satire can be misinterpreted, including lack of eye contact and voice tone and gestures.

They say that nothing should be written about a person's religion, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation. This can cause legal issues and cause you to lose your job.

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