The 10 Must-Read Articles for Recruiters This Week

Have you turned into a “zoombie?” Felt nostalgic for lunch “al desko?” Or maybe you’ve taken some time to up your “bookcase credibility?”

These are just some of the terms that The New York Times recently highlighted as the “new language of the office.” Check out the full story in our list below of must-read articles for talent professionals and see what resonates with you. 

Further down our list, you’ll find even more terms and lingo that’s risen to prominence in 2021. Bloomberg takes us on a journey of how “journey” has become the latest corporate buzzword; Business Insider shines a spotlight on viral “QuitTok” videos; and the WorkLab podcast discusses (among other things) the so-called “leaf blower problem.”

Here are the must-read articles from this week:

1. The New Language of the Office, From al Desko Dining to Zoombies (The New York Times)

2. The 6 Biggest Lessons About Work from 2021 (BBC Worklife)

3. More People Quit to Take a New Job From an Old Boss (The Wall Street Journal)

4. Business Has a New Favorite Buzzword (Bloomberg)

5. Reopened Offices; Empty Desks: Why 49% of Us Stick with Remote or Hybrid (LinkedIn)

6. TikTokers Are Going Viral with 'QuitTok' Videos About Quitting Their Jobs as The Great Resignation Inspires Social Media Trends (Business Insider)

7. Whiplash on U.S. Vaccine Mandate Leaves Employers ‘Totally Confused’ (The New York Times)

8. Neurodivergent People Make Great Leaders, Not Just Employees (Fast Company)

9. Childcare Hiring Crisis Is Closing Programs and Keeping Parents Out of Workforce (CNN)

10. 6 Holiday Songs That Are Secretly All About Recruiting (LinkedIn Talent Blog)

This week’s must-listen podcast:

41%: Experts Discuss the Top Workplace Trends of 2021 (WorkLab)

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