Are you guilty of using these unpopular workplace buzzwords?
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COMMUNICATIONS: From "putting a pin in it" to "circling back," over a quarter of employees report hearing corporate buzzwords multiple times a day, according to e-learning platform Preply . The site recently surveyed 1,002 working professionals and asked them about their perceptions of office buzzwords, including whether these would impact their?willingness to apply for a job.
The study found that 43% of Americans say it made no difference in how they perceived their prospective employer, but 55% viewed buzzwords in job postings negatively. Only 2% said it makes the job appealing, and not a single respondent said jargon makes them very eager to apply.?
CAREER ADVANCEMENT: Terrence Cummings was recently named the chief opportunity officer at Guild , where he will focus his efforts on creating opportunities for members that lead to economic growth. Guild partners with major employers including Walmart, Target, Chipotle and many others to give workers access to education,?coaching and upskilling.?
"This role is looking at driving economic mobility for both our members and learners, as well as our own employees so that every single person has a clear path to the middle class," Cummings says. He shared his journey to joining Guild and his plans for shaping his new role at the company in a one-on-one interview with EBN:
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HEALTHCARE: Healthcare?prices are on the rise, and in a system already notorious for its lack of affordability, many employers are nervous about what this means for their employees' health. But instead of taking a wait-and-see approach, some employers have decided to change the way they provide healthcare altogether.
华特迪士尼公司 shifted toward value-based care for its 77,000-plus employees in Orlando, Florida. Disney started this transition back in 2018 when it began working with Orlando Health and Florida Hospital to build a high-performing network of providers who are paid based on the health outcomes of their patients.?
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2 年Buzzwords can be dangerous. In my (recruitment) world, the use of too many buzzwords on a resume will pop you right into the sea of sameness. If everyone is using the same generic phrases, how can you possibly stand out? There is a place for common language, but I love when my teammates bring their own vernacular to the conversation! Employee Benefit News
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