Friday, December 7, 2007

The Corporate Bullshit Detector: H - I

H

Homeworking - Very holistic, but have you lost your work status and pension plan just to be on first-name terms with the local Bettaware representative?

Hot desking - Used by those who are too important to be in the office very often - or so unimportant that it doesn't really matter. You know who you are.

I

Increments - The minimalist office seems to have encouraged minimalist salary increases. Ask for a magnifying glass so that you can see yours more clearly.

In the loop - Those who use the same impenetrable jargon, and see themselves as cutting-edge and belonging to a secret society of true believers. And/ or would have been burnt at the stake in times past.

Investors in People - Lots of silver plaques explaining that your employer is as caring as it can get without actually treating you to an Aveda body spa weekend or paying you more.

ISO 9000 - If you are not involved with this benchmarking system, you'll have no idea what it is. Even if you are, you'll probably have the same problem.

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