Project Manager Positions Open

You submitted memos that support the idea of implementing an employee wellness program at BizPro Writing.  This week you will submit resumes. Make sure your cover letter addresses why you should be selected as a project leader for developing our wellnes program. One or more project leaders may be selected. Good luck.

Memos and Other Common Workplace Communication

About Your Memo

I've already received some memos about why or why not you feel our company should have a wellness program.  Remember the memo is due by midnight on Thursday.

This week's reading assignment is Chapter 4, which covers writing memos, faxes, emails, and IMs.
Make sure your read the chapter carefully and use the checklist at the end of the chapter to ensure you meet the basic requirements of writing a memo. The grading rubric I will use to grade your memo is very similar to that list.

Discussion Questions About Chapter 4

1. Have you ever used a FAX machine to send or receive a FAX? If yes, what for?
2. Do you use email or social networking (Facebook) to communicate with your friends? A recent study suggests that less than 35% of people under the age of 25 use email to communicate. Do you think you will use email in your job?

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Should we Meet on GoToMeeting?

Have you heard of GoToMeeting? I would like to schedule a GoToMeeting to discuss our company project? The meeting will occur in a couple of weeks, so stay tuned for the date and time. Participation is required.

Why Am I Asking for Your Memo

I've asked you to write me a memo about whether or not you feel a wellness program is a good idea for our company. I'm asking for your opinions because while you will be developing the program, you will also be using it as employees. You are your own audience. As a result, it's important to understand how you feel about the program from the start.

In writing any type of communication, the audience and the purpose should be the first two items you consider. When writing your memo, I will become your audience, your supervisor. The purpose of the memo is to let me know how you feel about developing and using a wellness program at work.

You will submit your memos via email, but I would like us to discuss the memos and all forthcoming projects together, on this blog. So please participate in the discussion. Thanks!

Here are some helpful reminders to check off before you submit your memos:

• Does the identifying information adhere to your organization’s standards?
• Did you clearly state your purpose at the start of the memo?
• Did you use headings to help your readers?
• If appropriate, did you summarize your message?
• Did you provide appropriate background for the discussion?
• Did you organize the discussion clearly?
• Did you highlight items requiring action?

 

Welcome to BizPro Writing!

As an employee of BizPro Writing, you've been tasked with developing a wellness program for our employees. First you should know a little more about the company that employs you:

• BizPro Writing is a healthcare communications company that employees nurses, business people, computer science specialists, and other professionals. 

• BizPro Writing is a small business, with 15 to 25 employees located across the country. 

• BizPro Writing helps other healthcare companies and public/governement entities solve healthcare communication challenges, including writing scripts for customer service intake staff, developing risk communication campaigns, writing grants, etc.

Here is our challenge: 

BizPro Writing talks the talk but doesn't walk the walk. Our employees are unhealthy, and we need a wellness program. As an employee, you've been asked to help develop and launch and affordable and effective program for yourself and your coworkers. Let's get started!