More transparency, more discussion, more leadership, more engagement, more focus on social communication at work and less focus on social networks externally.

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Almost 60 percent of interruptions at work involve using communication and social tools, like email, social networks, text messaging, instant messaging or switching between different applications.

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As it turns out, the secret to effectiveness and happiness at work might just be communication, friendship and social interaction.

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Four to seven years of work in the field of communication and information, of which at least 2 years at the international level.

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Also helpful: Make sure time away from work is time away from work, says Jess Alberts, a professor of human communication at Arizona State University.

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Working with an executive coach can help you to be clear on the communication style at your level within the company and to confidently practice this style so you will be heard at work.

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