How to Justify Hiring Technical Writers During Hard Economic Times
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Datta, Aparna
Writing Assistance
2007

Abstract:

The marketplace for technical writers has often been challenging. In difficult economic times when companies seek to slash their budgets, it is often difficult for corporations to understand the need for a technical writer, let alone to understand the need to increase staffing in the documentation department. This article looks at the benefits of hiring technical writers, since their often diverse skill sets can be used across various departments in the organization.