‘Let’s All Try to Think Outside the Box’

Head shunting [v.] The secret hiring of a head hunter to persuade an ineffectual employee to take a position at another firm. Nicely eliminates the mess of having to fire someone.

More from the Ridiculous Business Jargon Dictionary here. I’m so glad I don’t have to work in a traditional office setting anymore. “I’m going to loop HR onto this email. And then I’m going to tie a loop around my neck and hang myself. You should touch base with me after.”

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