Define: "Corporate Ick" in Business
Minimal fiscal damage
"Keep your camera off and blame bandwidthBandwidthThe amount of unpaid overtime I am willing to tolerate this week. (Currently: Zero). issues."
A feeling of discomfort or revulsion elicited by overly enthusiastic corporate culture initiatives or forced team bonding.
What does "Corporate Ick" actually mean?
"The profound desire to walk into the ocean after being asked to share a 'fun fact' on a Zoom call."
"We should review our engagement activities to ensure they feel authentic and avoid causing corporate ick among staff."
"The mandatory virtual escape room gave me serious corporate ick."
By The Chief Waste Officer
18 years in the corporate trenches quantifying waste so you don't have to.
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