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INC. THIS MORNING Presented by     Say it with emoji Good morning, With the rise of remote work and messaging platforms becoming the norm, emoji have entered the workplace full-swing. In a recent survey of 9,400 hybrid workers from ed tech company Duolingo and Slack, 58 percent of respondents said using emoji at work allows them to communicate more nuanced feelings with fewer words. Additionally, two-thirds of global respondents said they felt closer and more bonded in a conversation when messaging someone who understands the emoji they're using.  That said, using the incorrect emoji–stay away from the eggplant, for example–can easily send the wrong impression. Read on for three ways to ensure you're using emoji optimally at work.       Join Series Host Beatrice Dixon and Angela Benton in Conversation Angela Benton of Streamlytics is Inc.’s next guest for the Your Next Move web series. Register for the August 18 at 12 PM ET webinar.       A MESSAGE FROM COLONIAL LIFE Voluntary Benefits 101: A Guide for Small Business Voluntary benefits help small businesses compete in a tight labor market. Get our guide and learn the coverages employees want. Learn More     Here's what else I'm reading today: When the Alabama sorority rush took over TikTok last summer, a local family-owned boutique became famous overnight. Here's how the brand is keeping that momentum going. –Inc. Ryan Reynolds says these storytelling skills he’s learned in Hollywood has helped him learn to create relatable brands people want. –Inc.   The Federal Trade Commission is preparing to update its green marketing guidelines. Here’s what brands need to know. –WSJ Here’s what to do if your team is constantly underperforming. –HBR   Female founders: Audition today to be featured on the new business competition TV show “Women of Wall Street”--with a chance to win $100,000 for your company. –Inc.  One more thing: These four easy calendar hacks will help you avoid useless meetings. –Inc.     This newsletter was written by Inc. associate editor Brit Morse. How are we doing? Send us ideas and feedback on Twitter. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here.   Join the visionaries who choose Inc. as their trusted source for the most accurate reporting on business. Subscribe   7 World Trade Center 29th Floor New York, NY, 10007 This email was sent by Mansueto Ventures. If you do not wish to receive email communications please click here to unsubscribe. To view our privacy policy, click here. Copyright © 2022 Mansueto Ventures LLC. All rights reserved.

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