Corporate BS
January 23–initiative: Something superiors repeatedly tell junior employees to “take” or “show,” by which the superior usually means, “Read my mind”; any person caught attempting to take actual initiative will be rebuked for trying to cut corners, not keeping the boss in the loop, or deliberately undermining the boss’s authority.
January 24–innovative: Describes something creatively unprecedented or allegedly ahead of the times, but is really just the same old material/product/service recycled, and possibly rebranded if it’s going to be an especially hard sell.
January 25–memo: A document created to convey business-related information on–get this–paper; although memos have been virtually killed off by e-mail, some departments continue to produce memos, now a medium that serves only to underscore the irrelevance of the information relayed; typical offenders include Human Resources, the cafeteria, and facilities management.
About Chris Parker
Chris Parker's practice focuses on the representation and counseling of companies in matters pertaining to the workplace and the protection of their intellectual property and trade secrets. In addition to serving as an advocate for clients, Mr. Parker is also trained as a mediator and frequently serves as a third-party neutral.
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About Jimmy Daniel
Jimmy Daniel provides counseling to businesses of all sizes related to the employment relationship. He assists in the drafting of employment agreements, policies, and handbooks, as well as provides guidance related to compliance with federal, state, and local legislation such as the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
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About Larry Bridgesmith
While serving in an Of Counsel relationship with the firm, Mr. Bridgesmith also serves as the Executive Director at the Institute for Conflict Resolution at Lipscomb University and as an officer and principal in Strategic Resolutions Group, LLC. In these roles, Mr. Bridgesmith brings over 30 years of legal experience in dispute resolution and innovative workplace strategies to clients, students and business entities alike.
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