Corporate Buzzwords: Good, Bad, or Scaring Off New Hires?

EHL Insights | August 8, 2023

Corporate buzzwords, also known as jargon, are an everyday part of the office world. And people use them for many different reasons. These phrases sound trendy, create a sense of belonging, provide an easy way to shift gears in a meeting, or even allow us to make light of a challenging situation. But sometimes corporate buzzwords can also have a negative impact. According to a recent study by preply, some of these words are creating a rift in the workplace. Apparently, many employees view today’s most popular corporate buzzwords as annoying, and some jargon worsens the generational gaps. The negativity created by these words may be impa...