Ep. 078 - Workplace and Interview Language that can Hurt Organizations - Dr. Suzanne Wertheim

Dr. Suzanne Wertheim is a linguistic anthropologist expert with over two decades of experience in the subject of inclusive language. Her recent book, The Inclusive Language Field Guide: 6 Simple Principles for Avoiding Painful Mistakes and Communicating Respectfully offers principles to guide all kinds of communication with all kinds of people. In this show, Dr. Wertheim talks about common interview language that causes companies to lose out on potential hires, and on workplace language that can get you canceled. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

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