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Define: "Ping me" in Business
Fiscal Threat Level
LOW IMPACT
Minimal fiscal damage
CWO Pro-Tip
"Do not ping them. Open a Jira ticket so there is a paper trail."
What HR thinks it means:
To send a quick electronic message to someone.
What does "Ping me" actually mean?
"Message me on Teams so I can leave you on 'Read' for the next six hours."
How HR uses it:
"Feel free to ping me on Slack if you have any questions about the new policy."
How you actually use it:
"Feel free to ping me on Teams if the router catches fire, but be aware I have my status set to 'Do Not Disturb' until 2027."
By The Chief Waste Officer
18 years in the corporate trenches quantifying waste so you don't have to.
Published: 2026-03-01
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