Jakarta (ANTARA) – The world of work continues to evolve, as does the language used in it. If in the past the office environment was synonymous with formal and rigid terms, now generation Z, which is starting to dominate the professional world, is bringing a new color to corporate communication.
They combine professional terms with more casual, fast and meaningful slang. As a result, many of the “modern corporate” terms that you often hear in meetings have emerged, chat office, until caption company activities.
If you don’t know yet, take a look at the following review of business terms and various corporate languages currently trending among young workers, so as not to miss important conversations in the world of work, based on information gathered from various sources.
Know corporate and corporate
Term corporate used to describe anything related to a company or corporation as an official business entity. This word refers to business activities and processes carried out by entities that have their own legal personality, separate from their owners.
Although often associated with large companies, the concept corporate In fact, it can also be applied to small and medium-sized businesses that operate professional business systems.
In managing a company there are several important aspects that must be considered, starting from the ownership structure and management governance, financial records, as well as compliance with the rules and standards of corporate ethics.
All of these elements work to ensure that the company’s activities are carried out in compliance with the law, while ensuring the protection of its workers and consumers.
What is corporate slave and corporate language?
Before further discussing what is the slang used by corporate employees, it is necessary to recognize two terms, namely corporate slave and corporate language.
The term corporate slave is generally applied to workers who are so immersed in the demands of the office that their personal time and energy is being drained. They often work outside of official business hours, rarely receive adequate appreciation, and end up stuck in a rut that makes it seem like life only revolves around work.
Meanwhile, business language refers to a way of communicating in business that tends to be formal, concise and professional. Usually full of jargon, diplomatic word choices, and a careful delivery style.
However, with the presence of younger generations in different companies, the corporate language has also evolved. Nowadays, many work terms are mixed with slang and English terms, making communication more relaxed, fun, but still “office classy”. Interestingly, contemporary corporate language often sounds positive on the outside, even though it may imply an unpleasant message behind it.
A collection of contemporary corporate slave language
Below are some “business-speak” terms that commonly appear in the daily communication of contemporary office workers, complete with their meanings:
1. Jump in → Stop or start speaking in the discussion
2. Please kindly check → Please check first.
3. End of the day (EOD) → This means until the end of the working day, usually towards the afternoon.
4. To be confirmed (to be confirmed) → Still awaiting confirmation or not yet finalized.
5. As mentioned before → Confirm that this has been submitted previously.
6. Deep dive → Request further information or a detailed study.
7. Followed up (FU) → Follow up on the job or information.
8. Go back → Discuss again later or return to the topic.
9. Responsible (PIC) → A figure responsible for a specific task.
10. Hit me → Please contact me or let me know again.
11. Noticed/Well noticed → Already understood, ready to run.
12. On progress → Still in progress.
13. Please advise → Please provide additional input or guidance.
14. Business as usual (ODOR) → Continue as usual.
15. As soon as possible (ASAP) → Asking for it urgently or often means “I need it very quickly.”
16. Suggest alternatives → Asked to look for other options or solutions.
17. To be announced (to be defined) → Information will be provided later.
18. Meeting minutes (MoM) → Notes or summary of meeting results.
19. Town Hall meeting → Company meeting forum with all employees.
20. On the same page → States that everyone has an understanding.
21. Over time → Declare overtime hours
22. Monthly report → It is a term present in the monthly report that each team generally presents to the manager.
23. Peer review → Term to ask for an evaluation and also evaluate colleagues
24. Approve AND approval → A term that refers to an agreement or agreement
25. Regular → Describe the results that need to be improved, for example: change, modify or review the results of the work that has been presented.
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