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Blog Overview Blogger Profiles Event Calendar You can also visit our other sites: EmployeeWellness.ca WellnessFair.ca Workplace Wellness Info on NaturalHealthcare.ca	\| Share: \| more Whats The Buzz? Survey Reveals Most Overused Workplace Terms Survey done by Accountemps reveals the most used phrases and terms in the workplace. A survey done by Accountemps survey has revealed some of the most overused terms and phrases in the office. There are numerous clichÃ©s, buzzwords, and industry jargon, most of these get in the way of developing good co-worker relations. The survey was done with 100 senior executives across Canada using telephone interviews. Executives were asked, "What is the most annoying or overused phrase or buzzword in the workplace today?" Their responses included: - Reach out: As in, "Remember to reach out to customers impacted by the change." - It is what it is: As in, "The server is down today, and clients are irate. It is what it is." - Silo: As in, "To maximize productivity we are deconstructing departmental silos." - Sense of urgency: As in, "Our corporate culture demands a sense of urgency from all employees." - Value proposition: As in, "What is the value proposition of this initiative?" - Align: As in, "We need to align our company values with that of the consumer." - Synergy: As in, "Our synergy as a team gives us a competitive advantage." The survey found some phrases that indicated executives are suffering from recession fatigue, include: - Recession - Depression - Economy - Do more with less - Restructuring - Bailout - Uncertainty - Downturn "While it can be tempting to rely on buzzwords from time to time, employees increasingly are being evaluated on their communication skills," added Bolt. "Avoiding overused terms, particularly in formal communication, will help workers communicate more efficiently and professionally." 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