First we hadgirl math, thenboy mathcame around. Not even a month later, and now it’s time for corporate math! What is this recently discovered sphere of science, you ask? In a nutshell, it’s all the absurdities and ways of corporate life that take advantage of the underdog, the compliant employee.

‘Corporate Math’ is the viral trend going around on TikTok describing the injustices and absurdities of workplaces

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

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A leadership coach went on TikTok to call out some unfortunate realities of ‘Corporate Math’ – some grotesquely funny, others soul-crushingly accurate

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

What’s the equation for a successful company? This leadership coach says it’s putting workers before profits

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

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Her main advice for people in management positions is to put people first. “Prioritize your people,” she says off the bat. “A company – especially a modern company – is nothing without talented workers that care. Give them the resources they need and help them feel safe, respected, and valued.”

Employees just want to be happy, and there are some small steps they can take to make their unpleasant workplace a little better

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

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If you want to make changes in your workplace, she recommends setting realistic goals and starting small. “Every person impacts the company’s corporate culture on a scale that is relative to their position. Build relationships and show people that you trust them.”

There are some red flags about a company that people can look out for when they’re job hunting

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

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Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

Absurd Examples Of “Corporate Math” That Make Zero Sense To Everyone Else

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