Everyday Office Jargon · Vice President level

"Finger on the pulse"

"Finger on the pulse" means staying closely informed about current developments, trends, or the general mood of a market, team, or industry.

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How "Finger on the pulse" shows up at work

Common in bios and performance reviews, usually in the form of 'keeps a finger on the pulse of the market.' The phrase does more to signal attentiveness than to describe any specific behavior.

Buzzword

She keeps her finger on the pulse of what competitors are launching.

Plain English

She stays up to date on what competitors are launching.

Corporate Rank: Vice President · Category: Everyday Office Jargon

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