twist one’s cap v. phr.— «Read some of my e-mail responses from angry readers. That’ll twist your cap back.» —“Troubling Words in the Workplace” by Chip Johnson San Francisco Chronicle (California) June 17...
hoteling n.— «Hot desking. Hoteling. Virtual office. Welcome to the future of federal work—”alternative workplace arrangements,” or AWA, in the government’s jargon.…Hoteling requires employees to make a reservation in...
smirting n.— «Indulged in a bit of smirting lately? Yes, that’s right, smirting. It’s the new phenomenon of smokers ducking outside the pub or workplace and engaging in a bit of good old-fashioned flirting.» —“Smoke laws fan flames...
mini-job n.— «Then there’s the prospect of a “mini-job,” also known as a one euro job. As of January 1, the long-term unemployed will begin to be offered work of up to 30 hours a week carrying out some sort of socially...
talent n.— «TV actors known as “talents,” a Konglish term taken from Japanese TV, became instant celebrities and the dramas provided a good topic for chatting both at home and the workplace.» —“(200) Drama...
mobbing n.— «Well, “mobbing” is also used in Spain with the “workplace bullying” meaning.» —“English Words in German” by JR Living in Europe (Spain) May 13, 2004. (source: Double...