Human Resources
A Majority of Workers Despise Annoying Corporate Buzzwords. So Why Do We Keep Using Them?
A new poll by Duolingo and LinkedIn tries to 'drill down' on workplace jargon.
Buzzwords
Human Resources
Don’t Say It: These Are the Most Annoying Corporate Buzzwords, According to a New Survey
Over 1000 people were asked what office jargon they find bothersome (and bearable). Here's what they said — so that you won't.
Marketing
Stop Using ‘Digital Transformation’ to Describe Your Business. This Meaningless Buzzword Fails To Spotlight Your Company’s Biggest Asset.
Businesses must move away from vague buzzwords surrounding "digital transformation" if they hope to genuinely and clearly get their messaging across.
By Stephen Day
Thought Leaders
Avoid These 10 Corporate Buzzwords and Phrases If You Don’t Want Your Millennial Employees to Hate You
A survey of more than 30,000 young professionals found these more cringeworthy than the rest.
Thought Leaders
Here’s Why You Absolutely Have to Stop Using Jargon at Work
Let's all not talk about 'data dumps' anymore, OK?
Thought Leaders
3 Tips on How You Can Stop Using Meaningless Buzzwords
Don't let your office's shorthand speech get in the way of strong communication.
By Jim Joseph
Marketing
How to Build Buzz and Launch Your Company
Don't launch with a whisper; launch with a roar. Here's how.
By Sujan Patel
Marketing
10 Powerfully Persuasive Words Your Customers Want to Hear
Tell them "guaranteed free exclusive for a limited time" and, just like that, you have a new customer.
By Mike Taylor
Building a Business
11 Need-To-Know Buzzwords You Still Haven’t Googled
A results-oriented 360 campaign is exactly what you need after rightsizing your business. Understand?
Thought Leaders
4 Common Sayings in Business Translated — Finally!
Business is full of clichés. Three successful entrepreneurs turn all that "blah blah blah" into a real advantage.
Business News
The 5 Biggest Buzzwords in Tech Right Now
Phrases like 'synergy' and 'big data' are on the way out. See what's taking their place.
Building a Business
We’ve Become So Obsessed With ‘Innovation’ That It’s Now Meaningless
For most of us, we're simply trying to provide valuable products and solutions and make a little money doing it.
By Boland Jones
Thought Leaders
Are You an Entrepreneur? 4 Questions Will Help You Find Out.
These criteria separate entrepreneurs from small-business owners, and yes, there is a difference.
Thought Leaders
8 Buzzwords to Blacklist in Your Workplace
Not only are phrases like these overused and misused, they often communicate very little or nothing.
By Thomas Smale
Entrepreneurs
Are You Hiding Behind Squishy Words? Stop.
The words we use to describe the work we do should connote both promise and obligation.
Marketing
From Bedtime to the Boardroom: Why Storytelling Matters in Business
These innovators are connecting with consumers, colleagues and investors on an emotional level.
By Alina Tugend
Online Presence
Want to Stand Out on LinkedIn? Consider Ditching These 10 Overused Buzzwords.
Do you describe yourself as 'motivated'? The professional networking site says you should probably motivate yourself to come up with a more unique description.
By Laura Entis
Business News
‘Bae,’ ‘Takeaway,’ ‘Skillset’ and ‘Curated’ Top the List of Words We’d Like to See Banned in 2015
Along with 'polar vortex,' 'hack' and 'foodie.'
By Laura Entis
Online Presence
Scrabble Updates Its Dictionary for the First Time in a Decade, Adding 5,000 Words
New admissions include words like 'texter,' 'funplex,' 'bromance' and 'selfie,' but Scrabble fanatics are most excited about the inclusion of four two-letter words.
By Laura Entis
Business Ideas
We Have Lost Sight of the Real Meaning of Innovation
Various definitions of the word needlessly complicates what should be a simple mandate and increases pressure in the workplace.
Building a Business
Your Mission Statement May Be Utterly Useless or a Gold Mine
Make yours meaningful by defining goals and specific strategies for customers, the enterprise and owners. Or skip one if there's no business purpose for it.
By Tim Berry
Building a Business
Top Buzzwords in This Season’s Earnings Reports
These three words continue to pop up in companies' earnings reports this quarter.
Online Presence
The 10 Most Overused Buzzwords on LinkedIn (Infographic)
Want to stand out on LinkedIn? Avoid describing yourself as "responsible," "strategic," or "creative."
By Laura Entis
Tech
From ‘Phablet’ to ‘Selfie,’ 12 New Tech Buzzwords Entrepreneurs Should Know
In the fast-paced world of tech, the last thing you want to do is fall behind on the latest terminology. Here's a rundown of what to know now.
By Jason Fell
Online Presence
The 10 Most Overused Buzzwords on LinkedIn
Do you describe yourself as 'creative'? The professional networking site says you might want to come up with a more original description.
By Jason Fell
Marketing
How to Stand Out by Keeping it Simple
Got a new spin on an old idea? Ditch the buzzspeak and use plain language to rise above the competition.
Business News
The Buzz Behind Those Tech Buzzwords
In our piece on hot tech trends, we explained the cloud, crowdsourcing and other tricky terms. Now, we tackle those big concept buzzwords that likely get thrown around your office.