Define: "Al Desko" in Business
Minimal fiscal damage
"Drop crumbs in your keyboard as a physical reminder of your exploited labor. Then expense a new mechanical keyboard."
The act of consuming meals at one's workstation to maintain continuous productivity.
What does "Al Desko" actually mean?
"The crumb-filled reality of eating a sad sandwich at your keyboard to hit an artificial management deadline."
"While dining al desko is sometimes necessary, we encourage staff to take proper breaks away from their screens."
"I'll be dining al desko today because procurement decided the new switch configuration absolutely has to happen during my lunch break."
By The Chief Waste Officer
18 years in the corporate trenches quantifying waste so you don't have to.
Related Terminology
Tired of hearing this?
Next time someone says "Al Desko" in a meeting, track exactly how much company money they just wasted. Play Buzzword Bingo, generate a waste invoice, and stop the bleeding.
