From the Huffington Post Why Workplace Jargon Is A Big Problem http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/25/work-words_n_5159868.html?utm_hp_ref=business&ir=Business When we replace a specific task with a vague expression, we grant the task more magnitude than it deserves. If we don't describe an activity plainly, it seems less like an easily achievable goal and more like a cloudy state of existence that fills unknowable amounts of time. A fog of fast and empty language has seeped into the workplace. I say it's time we air it out, making room for simple, concrete words, and, therefore, more deliberate actions. By striking the following 26 words from your speech, I think you'll find that you're not quite as overwhelmed as you thought you were. Count the number that LLNLs mangers use. touch base circle back bandwidth - impactful - utilize - table the discussion deep dive - engagement - viral value-add - one-sheet deliverable - work product - incentivise - take it to the ...
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Well, we're about to see 730 more people go very soon and then 300 more after. We should expect to see a 10% reduction in force each year for the next two to two and one half years. That should bring the population down to approximately 4,500 people if not less should the budgets keep getting cut and WFO fails to come aboard due to exuberant manpower cost.
Nothing I have seen done to date will cure that problem. So the saga continues like a dog chasing its tail trying to get a little lick so as to secure some relief. I personally am waiting on the dog to lose its balance as it circle in strives for excellence and falls on its butt dazed and confused, not knowing which way to turn and unable to stand up on its own.
So yes, in the next few years we're going to see a lot of friends go down the road for reasons beyond their control. For many it's a sad state of affairs but in reality it tells you an important factor that most tend to ignore.
Just how important are you to the status quo. ???? We'll all soon find out.
Here's a perfect example of corporate greed and the great divide of the rich and the poor. While you lose you job these screwballs are laughing all the way to the bank. Maybe a revolution is on the horizon.
Oil Rich_Dirt Poor
"Industry representatives say it's important to note oil companies invest large portions of their profits back into their businesses"
My reaction is :duh? of course. I was confused I thought they donate their profits!
I did. Thank God.
I do however doubt we'll get that type of participation from the mass majority of LLNL employees.