By Caroline M. Cole Traditionally a sign of hospitality, trust, gratitude, agreement, congratulations, solidarity, peace, condolences, greeting, and sportsmanship, the handshake remains a gesture for establishing and maintaining a rapport with others. In the United States, studies have shown that … Continue reading
By Caroline M. Cole Depending on the position they seek, applicants may be asked to provide references. Sometimes those references remain on stand-by, fielding calls and answering questions about the applicant if and when necessary; in other cases, they may … Continue reading
By Caroline M. Cole Recognizing that business is about relationships and that communication is the foundation of those relationships, Ethos Professional Communication in general, and this blog in particular, encourage discussions on communication-oriented topics to help all participants learn, practice, … Continue reading
