Corporate Speak Checker

This rule identifies and flags commonly used corporate jargon and business clichés in text. Its purpose is to promote clearer, more direct communication by avoiding overused phrases that can make writing feel impersonal, vague, or unnecessarily complicated.

Using corporate speak can reduce the effectiveness of communication by:

• Creating barriers to understanding, especially for readers not familiar with business jargon
• Making text feel less authentic and more bureaucratic
• Obscuring the actual meaning behind empty phrases
• Potentially alienating readers who prefer straightforward communication

Examples

The rule will flag phrases like:

✗ "Let's touch base after the meeting"
✓ "Let's meet after the meeting"

✗ "This is a win-win situation"
✓ "This benefits everyone"

✗ "That project is low-hanging fruit"
✓ "That project is easily achievable"

The rule checks for numerous common corporate phrases, including:

• "at the end of the day"
• "think outside the box"
• "get the ball rolling"
• "ping me"
• "it's on my radar"
• "take this offline"

Each instance of these phrases will trigger an error, encouraging writers to replace them with more direct and clear alternatives.