command

Definition

The power to tell people what to do and actually have them listen—the holy grail of leadership. Also: a direct order that questions are not welcome to ask about.

Example Usage

She took command of the project and immediately transformed its trajectory.

Source: Merriam-Webster

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FNG

The 'New Guy/Gal' (with a more colorful adjective), referring to the newest team member who doesn't yet understand unspoken rules, inside jokes, or why everyone hates the quarterly all-hands meetings. Every workplace has one, and we've all been one.

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package

In HR contexts, the complete compensation and benefits offering presented to an employee, including salary, bonuses, health insurance, retirement contributions, and various perks. It's how companies describe "what we're paying you" while making it sound more impressive by bundling in the dental plan and free coffee. Negotiating your package is essential because base salary tells only part of the story.

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retaining

The act of keeping employees from fleeing to competitors, usually achieved through a combination of competitive salaries, stock options, free snacks, and the vague promise of 'culture.' When used in legal contexts, it refers to paying someone a retainer so they'll actually return your calls. Both definitions involve spending money to prevent abandonment.

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unlimited PTO

A vacation policy with no set limit on days off, theoretically giving employees freedom but often resulting in people taking less time off due to guilt and unclear boundaries. It's Schrödinger's benefit—simultaneously generous and stingy.

👥 Human Resources

Intermediate

Counteroffering

When your current employer suddenly matches or exceeds a job offer you've accepted elsewhere. It's the corporate equivalent of 'wait, don't leave, I do love you.'

👥 Human Resources

Beginner

Bare Minimum Monday

A proposed work movement where employees do only the bare minimum on Mondays—simultaneously more honest and more threatened by management.

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