A LinkedIn-Duolingo study highlights how unfamiliar phrases can hinder productivity and create a sense of isolation, especially for newcomers
In India’s ever-evolving work environment, employees are often confused or overwhelmed by workplace jargon, reveals a study by LinkedIn and Duolingo, a language learning platform. ‘Keep me in the loop’, which means keeping someone informed or updated on a topic, is the most confusing phrase, found the survey of 1,099 workers in India. ‘Take offline’, which means to discuss something away from a virtual meeting and in an in-person setting, is the second-most confusing jargon, followed by ‘win-win situation’ and ‘core competency’.