I was reading a magazine the other day and stumbled over an article that discussed the proposed “downsizing” of a company. The outcome of this “downsizing” exercise was supposed to be a “20% reduction in our workforce”.

Time to dust off the soapbox and address one of my pet hates …

Why, in business, do we continually use euphemisms for people?

I was reading a magazine the other day and stumbled over an article that discussed the proposed “downsizing” of a company. The outcome of this “downsizing” exercise was supposed to be a “20% reduction in our workforce”. Time to dust off the soapbox and address one of my pet hates … Why, in business, do we continually use euphemisms for people?

All In All, You're Just Another Brick In The Wall

Untypical by name. Untypical by nature.

Join our Managing Director, Neil Butler, as he presents short and sharp episodes about business. Every episode takes less time to listen to than your barista takes to make your morning brew.

If your barista can make coffee quicker ... change your coffee shop. They're not taking enough time with your order.

Series 1:		General thoughts plus Transformagination

Series 2:	The Untypical Alphabet

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Untypical by name. Untypical by nature. Join our Managing Director, Neil Butler, as he presents short and sharp episodes about business. Every episode takes less time to listen to than your barista takes to make your morning brew. If your barista can make coffee quicker ... change your coffee shop. They're not taking enough time with your order. Series 1: General thoughts plus Transformagination Series 2: The Untypical Alphabet Don't forget that you can subscribe to Untypical Thoughts in your favourite podcast store by clicking on Subscribe above.

Untypical&nbsp;by name.&nbsp;Untypical&nbsp;by nature.

Join our Managing Director, Neil Butler, as he presents short and sharp episodes about business. Every episode takes less time to listen to than your barista takes to make your morning brew.

If your barista can make coffee quicker ... change your coffee shop. They're not taking enough time with your order.

Series 1:		General thoughts plus Transformagination

Series 2:	The Untypical Alphabet

Don't forget that you can subscribe to Untypical Thoughts in your favourite podcast store by clicking on Subscribe above.

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