Skip Weisman, a leadership and workplace communication expert, agrees.

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This is truer still in the workplace, where communication is between colleagues who are often not friends at all.

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Such communication is a crucial part of workplace culture in a competitive global marketplace, says Fran Melmed of Context Communication Consulting.

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For those firms that are still struggling to regain prestige and recreate an enjoyable workplace for employees, remember that communication is vital.

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Temper your communication if it is too aggressive for your workplace culture.

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Clear communication is the answer for just about any interpersonal workplace problem.

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For sensitive issues, most still prefer traditional communication with fewer than 6% using e-mail to deal with workplace problems.

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Creating a community in the workplace where employees can share and engage on a real-time platform makes everyday communication and collaboration easier and more effective, delivering tangible business results.

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