Effective communication is a essential skill for safety professionals. Whether you re communicating through an internal memo, safety training or in person, its important to ensure that you re message is understood. This is just as important when you re sending a message electronically. Remember these tips when sending email correspondence:

• Write a specific subject line
• Get to the point quickly
• Use plain language
• Be very courteous
• Be professional; and
• Always include your current contact information

Your HR Administrator uses HR Strategy and HR Procedures to teach employees the proper way to communicate electronically. There are HR Resource Policies that will dictate the proper way your company would prefer you to communicate with each other. Always check your Human Resource Policies and ask for HR Support if you have any questions on this specific issue.