Welcome to Before Breakfast, a production of iHeart Radio.

Good morning.

This is Laura.

Welcome to the Before Breakfast Podcast.

Today's tip is a strategy for sending better emails.

Label them in a way that lets recipients know what they're being asked to do.

Many of us get way too much email.

We send too many messages too.

So some organizations have developed protocols that help people know what's going on.

The idea is that you should use a label in the subject line to let the reader know what's

being asked of him or her.

Some examples include quick question of possible interest, FYI, action requested, and so

on.

The subject line of your email is the label followed by a colon and then a little more information.

For instance, quick question, inclement weather policy, or FYI, 24 applications receive

so far for a database manager position.

If your message falls into the action requested category, it can also be helpful to add a due date.

Action requested by March 1st, your feedback on presentation slides.

It makes sense, but even if your organization doesn't expect such things, you might still

find it useful for many emails.

A clear subject line, including a label, helps your recipients do what they are supposed

to do with your email, amid the myriad emails they receive.

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