What do you wear to work? Slacks and a nice shirt or something more formal?  Today, business casual applies to more than clothes.  This month's feature addresses a more casual approach to business writing.

I don't miss the old days of formal writing with fancy words requiring us to read and re-read until our brains make sense of it. Check out this old excerpt I wrote 10 years ago that mirrors this business formal style:

It is asked the reader be aware that "one size does not fit all" and the factors leading to reduction in course length vary among the courses given through interactive video teletraining (IVT). Overall, the department determined that IVT will provide a cost savings because of the monies saved on travel expenses. Additionally, there is a consensus within [company] and other organizations outside the [company] that course compression often can be achieved, thereby resulting in further cost savings.

I am glad business casual came along.  What about you?  Like the change of style or do you yearn for the old days? How has business casual affected your writing?  Drop me a line and let's chat.

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