Welcome to the February newsletter from CG Pro-Active HR, an edition looking at words and language.

Not necessarily the “three little words” associated with today, Valentine’s Day, but words and language generally. It can sometimes seem trivial to pick up on wording here and there in your company documentation but it can make so much impact on the recipient. So, why not revisit your materials and see what could be improved for your team, colleagues and other stakeholders.

Read on for more…

#ChooseYourWords #LoveLanguage #HRprojects

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What’s happening and trending in HR and work……

SPOTLIGHT ON…

…Applied. Ever thought about the impact of your Job Descriptions? Why not take a look at the JD tool from Applied that highlights and offers alternatives to potentially problematic words and phrases within text, including:

1. Gendered language (suggesting alternative gender neutral synonyms)

2. Emphasis on experience or educational levels

3. Onerous and lengthy requirements

4. Overused corporate buzzwords

5. Undefined acronyms

6. Reading burden

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CATCH CATHERINE…

I will be attending a couple of events online this month plus, of course, be available on LinkedIn. You are, of course, welcome to also attend - just say hi if you catch me there!

• 23rd February - How to Write a Successful Bid, webinar from the Cranfield Trust

• Plus interview coaching with Suited for Success

I am also more than happy to be sociable - get in touch for a virtual coffee break ☕ or dog walking meeting if you’re local 🐾🐾, already have a couple in the diary for this month!

AND FINALLY…

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Find more information about working with me at the CG Pro-Active HR website