{"id":19641,"date":"2022-09-11T11:42:09","date_gmt":"2022-09-11T11:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/?p=19641"},"modified":"2022-09-18T15:37:45","modified_gmt":"2022-09-18T15:37:45","slug":"20-ways-to-say-just-a-heads-up-professionally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/20-ways-to-say-just-a-heads-up-professionally\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Ways to Say \u201cJust a heads up\u201d professionally"},"content":{"rendered":"

Loyalty is an important trait, both in a friend and in a work colleague. <\/span><\/p>\n

Being able to trust that someone has your back and is looking out for you can make you feel more at ease, whatever context you find yourself in. <\/span><\/p>\n

Interestingly, you don’t always have to be super close to someone to be loyal to them. <\/span><\/p>\n

Think about the loyalty many soldiers feel to their generals. They may not be close to them in normal, day-to-day terms, but they would still take a bullet for them. <\/span><\/p>\n

This kind of <\/span>military loyalty<\/span><\/a> can also develop between work colleagues. <\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you are loyal to someone who is above or below you in the hierarchy, you will probably find yourself feeling defensive of them. <\/span><\/p>\n

You will want to make sure they don’t get blindsided by bad news or an unexpected change of company plans. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to let someone know about an important recent development, but don’t feel comfortable using the informal expression, “Just a heads up,” here are some other ways you could go about sharing crucial information. <\/span><\/p>\n

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20 Ways to Say “Just a heads up” professionally — with Examples<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n
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  1. I wanted to inform you<\/b><\/b>
    \n<\/b><\/li>\n
  2. It should be well noted<\/b>
    \n<\/b><\/li>\n
  3. For your information<\/b><\/b>
    \n<\/b><\/li>\n
  4. Be advised<\/b><\/b>
    \n<\/b><\/li>\n
  5. You should be aware<\/b><\/b>
    \n<\/b><\/li>\n
  6. It is my duty to let you know<\/b><\/b>
    \n<\/b><\/li>\n
  7. Just so you know<\/b><\/b>
    \n<\/b><\/li>\n
  8. In case you weren’t aware<\/b><\/b>
    \n<\/b><\/li>\n
  9. In case it is helpful to know this<\/b><\/b>
    \n<\/b><\/li>\n
  10. In case you haven’t heard<\/b><\/b>
    \n<\/b><\/li>\n
  11. Kindly note<\/b><\/b>
    \n<\/b><\/li>\n
  12. I wanted to bring to your attention<\/b><\/b>
    \n<\/b><\/li>\n
  13. Please keep in mind<\/b><\/b>
    \n<\/b><\/li>\n
  14. Please note<\/b><\/b>
    \n<\/b><\/li>\n
  15. I wish to tell you<\/b><\/b>
    \n<\/b><\/li>\n
  16. For the record<\/b><\/b>
    \n<\/b><\/li>\n
  17. For reference<\/b><\/b>
    \n<\/b><\/li>\n
  18. To bring you up to date<\/b><\/b>
    \n<\/b><\/li>\n
  19. To keep you in the loop<\/b><\/b>
    \n<\/b><\/li>\n
  20. Do take into consideration<\/b><\/b>
    \n<\/b><\/li>\n
  21. To whom it may concern<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Each of these twenty-one ways of letting someone know important information in a professional setting has a slightly different meaning. <\/span><\/p>\n

    You can use the example sentences below to determine which alternative way of saying “Just a heads up” is most appropriate for your situation. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Many of these phrasings work perfectly in a <\/span>professional email<\/a><\/strong>, so feel free to use them in written or spoken form. <\/span><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    1. I wanted to inform you that<\/b><\/h3>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Example:<\/b> I wanted to inform you that the meeting with Triad Holdings has been moved up from 1pm to 12pm.<\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/div>\n

     <\/p>\n

    2. It should be well noted<\/b><\/h3>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Example: <\/b>It should be <\/span><\/i>well noted<\/i><\/a><\/strong> that the board will only agree to meet with school representatives once every three months at most.<\/span><\/i> <\/i><\/b><\/div>\n

     <\/p>\n

    3. For your information<\/b><\/h3>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Example: <\/b>For your information, the company car will now be off-limits to anyone who is not on the senior management team.<\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/div>\n

     <\/p>\n

    4. Be advised that<\/b><\/h3>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Example: <\/b>Be advised that you need to <\/span><\/i>respond to a bad Google review<\/i><\/a><\/strong> that has been left on the company’s Google profile.<\/span><\/i> <\/b><\/div>\n

     <\/p>\n

    5. You should be aware<\/b><\/h3>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Example: <\/b>You should be aware that<\/span><\/i> management is considering downsizing. The work you put in this quarter will be of crucial importance for demonstrating your worth to the company.<\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/div>\n

     <\/p>\n

    6. It is my duty to let you know<\/b><\/h3>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Example: <\/b>It is my duty to let you know that our company will be merging with Yarrow Ltd. after the new year.<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n

     <\/p>\n

    7. Just so you know<\/b><\/h3>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Example: <\/b>Just so you know, you were named as a potential candidate for a promotion at last week’s board meeting.<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n

     <\/p>\n

    8. In case you weren’t aware<\/b><\/h3>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Example: <\/b>In case you weren’t aware, the fridges and closets team has expressed an interest in taking over your floor when the company downsizes this coming fall.<\/span><\/i> <\/b><\/div>\n

     <\/p>\n

    9. In case it is helpful to know this<\/b><\/h3>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Example: <\/b>In case it is helpful to know this, there is free milk in the fridge in the second-floor company kitchen.<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n

     <\/p>\n

    10. In case you haven’t heard<\/b><\/h3>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Example: <\/b>In case you haven’t heard, all staff are meeting during the lunch break to discuss workplace integration.<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n

     <\/p>\n

    11. Kindly note<\/b><\/h3>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Example: <\/b>Kindly note that the office will now be locked at 8pm sharp every evening. <\/span><\/i><\/div>\n

     <\/p>\n

    2. I wanted to bring to your attention<\/b><\/h3>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Example: <\/b>I wanted to bring to your attention that some of the junior partners at the firm have been discussing their plans to vote against you in the upcoming meeting. <\/span><\/i><\/div>\n

     <\/p>\n

    13. Please keep in mind<\/b><\/h3>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Example: <\/b>Please keep in mind that senior management will not be making any further concessions on the issue of employee raises during the 2023\/2024 academic year.<\/span><\/i> <\/b><\/div>\n

     <\/p>\n

    14. Please note<\/b><\/h3>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Example: <\/b>Please note that<\/span><\/i> the dress code is smart casual.<\/span><\/i> <\/b><\/div>\n

     <\/p>\n

    15. I wish to tell you<\/b><\/h3>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Example:<\/b> I wish to tell you that certain members of staff have been speaking disparagingly about your marriage over company messaging channels.<\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/div>\n

     <\/p>\n

    16. For the record<\/b><\/h3>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Example: <\/b>For the record,<\/span><\/i> none of the members in your team have submitted invoices to third-party companies since June.<\/span><\/i>  <\/b><\/div>\n

     <\/p>\n

    17. For reference<\/b><\/h3>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Example: <\/b>For reference, all editors will now be asked to follow the updated style guide, which is <\/span><\/i>attached with this email<\/i><\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/i>  <\/b><\/div>\n

     <\/p>\n

    18. To bring you up to date<\/b><\/h3>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Example: <\/b>To bring you up to date on the progress made during last week’s meeting, we will now no longer be working with Monahan Motors.<\/span><\/i> <\/b><\/div>\n

     <\/p>\n

    19. To keep you in the loop<\/b><\/h3>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Example: <\/b>To <\/span><\/i>keep you in the loop<\/i><\/a><\/strong> about the ongoing merger negotiations, it seems unlikely that any decisions will be made before September.<\/span><\/i> <\/b><\/div>\n

     <\/p>\n

    20. Do take into consideration<\/b><\/h3>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Example: <\/b>Do take into consideration that we will be winding down our activity over the summer. <\/span><\/i><\/div>\n

     <\/p>\n

    21. To whom it may concern<\/b><\/h3>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Example: <\/b>To whom it may concern, Mr. Tomlinson will be leaving the company following an incident of bullying involving a junior colleague.<\/span><\/i> Thank you kindly<\/span><\/i><\/a> for your discretion at this difficult time.<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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