what subject line would you pick for an email on this scnerio?  You recently made a payment of $250 to a local non-profit charity organization through an annual-giving campaign that your employer sets up. This is your 5th year participating and, for reasons of your own, you haven't felt the need or the care to share to whom your donations go with your coworkers — and have preferred to keep this a private matter — between you and Human Resources (HR).  One day, while eating lunch with your colleagues in a crowded restaurant, Abigail Keller, HR's newest office administrator, unexpectedly stopped by your table to commend you directly on your generosity. In her sincere excitement, she enthusiastically informed you in front of your peers that you happened to also make the biggest contribution of all the members in your department this year.  She additionally mentioned the name of the organization and detailed the amount of your charity to it. Although you know no harm was directly intended, you were placed in the uncomfortable position of explaining her comments to your lunch companions, and inadvertently divulging more information that you'd like about your donations.  After thinking it through, you decide to write an email (with a subject line) to Irene Hempstead, director of HR, who had in the past assured you that donations would be kept private. What is the best way to express your concern? How will you keep it professional? Why would Irene want to receive this message?  Keep in mind a you-attitude and avoid negative messaging.

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what subject line would you pick for an email on this scnerio? 

You recently made a payment of $250 to a local non-profit charity organization through an annual-giving campaign that your employer sets up. This is your 5th year participating and, for reasons of your own, you haven't felt the need or the care to share to whom your donations go with your coworkers — and have preferred to keep this a private matter — between you and Human Resources (HR). 

One day, while eating lunch with your colleagues in a crowded restaurant, Abigail Keller, HR's newest office administrator, unexpectedly stopped by your table to commend you directly on your generosity. In her sincere excitement, she enthusiastically informed you in front of your peers that you happened to also make the biggest contribution of all the members in your department this year.  She additionally mentioned the name of the organization and detailed the amount of your charity to it.

Although you know no harm was directly intended, you were placed in the uncomfortable position of explaining her comments to your lunch companions, and inadvertently divulging more information that you'd like about your donations. 

After thinking it through, you decide to write an email (with a subject line) to Irene Hempstead, director of HR, who had in the past assured you that donations would be kept private. What is the best way to express your concern? How will you keep it professional? Why would Irene want to receive this message? 

Keep in mind a you-attitude and avoid negative messaging. 

 

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