Two recent surveys reveal white-collar workers' least favorite corporate clichés, from 'circling back' to 'moving the needle.' Here's why workplace jargon bothers us — and what we can do about it.

Similarly, using jargon can be impressive (just ask doctors and management consultants, who often wield technical language to communicate their status).

Drilling down on jargon Language isn’t just about sharing information; it’s social, says Daria Bahtina, a lecturer from the University of California Los Angeles’ linguistics department.

With New Zealand passing the Plain Language Act, bidding farewell to inexplicable jargon and complex language from its bureaucracy, it's time India considers passing similar legislation. Indian laws h ...

More than a year ago, I complained about those who use business jargon. These words and phrases continue to haunt me. Bear with me while I create a scenario.

Companies need accurate and engaging job descriptions to improve their organization’s time to hire. Here are some other reasons why it’s best to avoid jargon in job postings.

Every trade has its jargon. New terms need to be invented for new practices, but sometimes the jargon becomes a secret language, designed to mystify outsiders and signify membership of an exclusive ...

The Alliance is also providing its revised Annuities Language Discussion Guide alongside the glossary to help enable financial professionals to speak with clients about annuities in a consumer ...