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Memos and emails serve different communication purposes in a business setting. [1] Memos are more formal documents that are used internally to inform employees about policy changes, project requests, or to persuade actions. [2] In contrast, emails are less formal and can be used both internally and externally to quickly convey information to enhance performance and productivity. [3] Memos have a standardized format including a title and headings, while emails can be more flexible in structure.

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Memos and emails serve different communication purposes in a business setting. [1] Memos are more formal documents that are used internally to inform employees about policy changes, project requests, or to persuade actions. [2] In contrast, emails are less formal and can be used both internally and externally to quickly convey information to enhance performance and productivity. [3] Memos have a standardized format including a title and headings, while emails can be more flexible in structure.

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Difference with Between Memo & Email :

Memo is actually the short from for the word memorandum. is a formal exchange of information and
often has a formal format and structure. Professionals write memos for a variety of reasons, such as
informing team members about policy changes, asking individuals to begin a project or persuading
professionals to take certain actions.

Compare to business letters and emails where it is a virtual method of communication that enables
professionals to convey important information for professional or personal purposes. This can help
professionals send and receive information quickly, which can enhance performance and
productivity.

Memo no longer addresses mailing and return addresses because is within the company and don’t
need salutations like used to do at dear sir or madam. No longer need it even the complimentary
close where end with sincerely at the end and sign name is no longer needed in a memo so it is
concise and straight to the point.

Memo Format have the title and email don’t have title or don’t write business letters at the top, but
in a memo have to write “Memo” or “Memorandum” in capital letters and it has to be centered right
in the middle at the top of the page.

Memo :

Memorandum

Date: March 18, 2019

To: Department Managers

From: Safiyya Dev, Store Manager

Subject: Customer Service Excellence Nominations

Please submit your nominations for the quarterly Customer Service Excellence Award by April 8.
Help us identify great employees

Email :

To: h.adamo@xyzcorporation.ca

From: m.vargas@maxim.ca

Subject: Construction Interruptions

Dear Harriet,

I know employees of Evergreen Corp. are looking forward to moving into the new Station Street
building in January, but recently groups of employees who do not have business here have been
walking through the building. These visits create a safety hazard, interrupt the construction workers,
and could put your occupancy date in jeopardy.
Would you please ask your staff members who haven’t already been moved to Station Street to stay
out of the building? If they need to meet here with someone who has already moved, they should
conduct their business and leave promptly via the nearest staircase.

We need to avoid further interruptions so our construction workers can get the building ready for
occupancy on schedule. If you have any questions, please call me.

Thanks,

Mel

Melvin R. Vargas

Construction Site Manager, Maxim Construction Co.

1234 Main St, Big City, Canada

Source : https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/businesswritingessentials/chapter/chapter-7-2/

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