Have you ever asked an employee to touch base, or called a colleague a superstar? While it may seem like a way to build connections with your team, it’s probably not having the desired effect.
While more than half of employees are likely to use corporate jargon when they’re in the office, 29% said working somewhere where these phrases are part of the everyday vernacular has made them less likely to even start conversations with their colleagues, according to a recent survey from water filter company Brita Vivreau. Twenty-five percent said they’re less likely to speak up or ask questions in meetings, due to fears of not fitting in with their peers.
