10 Tips for Communicating with People with Disabilities in the Workplace

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/10-tips-for-communicating-with-people-wi-49121/

I enjoyed reading this article about how people can improve their communication skills when dealing with a disabled coworker. It said that 1 in 5 people in the United States have a disability and that 17.6% of people with a disability actually have a job. I feel that everyone should give this article a read, this information might be useful one day if you work with a disabled person.

This Startup Thinks Your Workplace Needs Wearable Walkie-Talkies

http://www.wired.com/2014/11/byod-wearables/

I like where this inventors head is at, his invention does sound neat. It's almost like he is taking Star Trek's walkie-talkie system and making it a reality. I don't think this startup will be a very prosperous venture, but I like where he's going with his idea. The part about how nurses could wear glasses with cameras on them when they are with patients, while being linked up to doctors simultaneously who could communicate with them to help monitor situations. Sounds like a good idea that could help hospitals be more efficient.

20 Ways to Communicate Effectively With Your Team

http://smallbiztrends.com/2013/11/ways-to-communicate-effectively-in-the-workplace.html


Out of all the articles and blog sites I've visited this semester, this article has to be the best one, when it comes to finding better ways to communicate in the workplace. It gives 20 examples of how someone can effectively communicate better in the workplace. Number 20 is my favorite that the author lists, it's being appreciative. Taking the time to tell people thank you for listening to you shows a sign of respect. Remember, no one has to listen to you.

What Are the Benefits of Effective Communication in the Workplace?

http://smallbusiness.chron.com/benefits-effective-communication-workplace-20198.html

This article about the benefits of effective communication in the workplace, gives 4 examples of how coworkers can have better work relationships. I think the 2 that speak the loudest when effective communication is at its best is work morale and team building. When the communication process is great, people are happy and this can certainly improve team building.

10 Tips for Effective Workplace Communication

http://money.howstuffworks.com/business/starting-a-job/10-tips-for-effective-workplace-communication.htm#page=3

There are 10 tips in this article about communicating better in the workplace and the one tip I really connected with was about respect. Respecting each other in the workplace is most certainly a very important issue and this can help communication barriers, especially when there are cultural differences. Since the digital age is linking coworkers across the globe, keeping in mind of other peoples cultures can reduce conflicts. People should always be respectful in the workplace at all times, especially even if you are only linked through the internet.

Communication breakdown

http://www.heraldscotland.com/comment/columnists/communication-breakdown.25791661

I think this article is so true, in the digital age people are constantly texting and emailing. Not enough time is spent actually talking to people by phone or face to face. You can learn a lot by the way people interact with their facial expressions and the sound of their voice. For example, if I were to say, "I love you," by text or email it would be pleasant, but saying it face to face and actually hearing and seeing my facial expressions and voice, it would certainly sound more sincere.

Communication Tips for Global Virtual Teams

https://hbr.org/2014/10/communication-tips-for-global-virtual-teams/

I think in this digital age today, it is remarkable how people can be scattered throughout the world and still be a team. That is exactly what this article is about, design teams in New York, San Francisco, Turkmenistan, and the Ukraine work around the clock to get projects done. Each team wakes up to an email for a piece of the project to be done and then does the work and then sends it to the next team across the globe. This way a project can be worked on 24 hours a day without teams getting tired and burned out. Amazing!