Technical Writing
HOW TO FIND GAPS AND INEFFICIENCIES IN YOUR PROCESSES
In today’s competitive business environment, companies must adapt and change faster than ever. While many are turning to process improvement campaigns, a system must be in place to find workflow gaps and inefficiencies. Without this vital step, organizations can overlook many potential problems. Finding gaps and inefficiencies early allows your teams to be proactive in […]
10 SIGNS A COMPANY’S PROCESSES SHOULD BE UPDATED
It’s tempting to assume that your work is done once you design, test, and implement a business process. In reality, as the market and industry evolve, so should a business’ processes. Complacency is a good way to lose ground to competitors. By keeping a hand to the pulse of your business processes, you keep ahead […]
COMPARING POPULAR MICROLEARNING SOFTWARE SYSTEMS
The days of labor-intensive creation and administration of training courses are over, especially when it comes to training on-the-move, frontline employees. This welcome change has come via innovative Web-based systems developed by microlearning software companies. These learning systems use bite-sized lessons for concentrated learning. They introduce repeated, standardized, precise procedures; teach new procedures; and review […]
EXPERIENCE OVER VANITY: CELEBRATING 10 YEARS WITH BARBARA ADAMS
When senior writer Barbara Adams (Barb) joined The Writers For Hire 10 years ago, she never realized the impact she would have on our clients, team members, and readers. Barb’s keen knowledge of the written word contributes daily to our success, and she has no plans for slowing the pace. Her skill level and confidence […]
PLAIN WRITING ACT OF 2010: HOW ORGANIZATIONS CAN IMPROVE COMMUNICATION WITH THE PUBLIC
The Plain Writing Act of 2010 is a critical tool for government institutions and private corporations to enhance communication and ensure regulatory compliance. By promoting clear and accessible language, the act facilitates effective engagement with the public, fostering transparency, inclusivity, and trust. For government entities, adhering to plain writing principles enables them to fulfill their […]
PROCESS DOCUMENTATION: HOW TO STREAMLINE YOUR ORGANIZATION & SAVE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS IN LABOR COSTS
Delivering a completed product or service to a client — one that will be well-received, meets client requirements, is on schedule, and within budget — is crucial to a successful relationship with your client. To meet these customer needs, your business practices should foster internal efficiencies within your project teams to ensure smoothly functioning team […]
THE 6 MAJOR CASE STUDY FORMATS: CHOOSING THE RIGHT CASE STUDY FORMAT
Case studies are a valuable tool in advancing knowledge. Case studies allow researchers to determine the causes and effects of events. This research allows critical lessons to become available to the general public. While a case study offers a golden opportunity to cultivate knowledge and expand understanding, several aspects must be considered. In particular, choosing […]
WHAT IS FUNCTIONAL WRITING AND HOW CAN IT HELP YOUR BUSINESS?
Functional writing may not be a term that you are familiar with. However, believe it or not, most people come across functional writing just about every day. Organizations, large and small, must convey information quickly to employees, prospects, and customers. And the way they do it is through functional writing, which is a form of […]
A CEO’S GUIDE FOR IMPLEMENTING THE BEST DOCUMENT VERSION CONTROL STRATEGY
You’re losing money. Nearly 75% of the time your team spends working on written information is wasted on searching and needlessly duplicating company documents. But it doesn’t end there. Picture this: You sent the wrong document to a client and haven’t heard back from them, but you feel your credibility has already been damaged as […]
5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE TECHNICAL WRITERS ON YOUR TEAM
The first thing most people think of when hearing the term “technical writing” is engineering or science. However, you can apply technical writing to any business, regardless of its level of complexity. For example, many retail establishments use technical writers to craft their operations manuals. In addition, small, medium, and large companies utilize white papers, […]