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Define: "Core hours"
What HR thinks it means:
The specific times of day when all employees are expected to be working and available.
What it actually means:
"The exact window when you will be trapped in back-to-back pointless meetings."
Use it in a meeting:
"Our flexible work policy allows you to work whenever you want, as long as it includes the mandatory core hours of 8 AM to 6 PM."
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