Corporate speak, buzzwords and the confusion they produce

Idioms can be confusing to newcomers

Idioms can be confusing to newcomers Source: AAP

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Corporate language and buzzwords can be annoying and pose genuine barriers to understanding, but they can also expose organisations to the risk of being sued, while being particularly baffling for people whose first language isn't English.

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