coffee badging

American  

[kaw-fee baj-ing] / ˈkɔ fi ˈbædʒ ɪŋ /

noun

1. the practice of being physically present at the workplace just long enough to have coffee or to meet attendance expectations before returning to remote work.

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Example Sentences

“Coffee badging”—going to the office just long enough to show your face and grab a cup o’ joe—was a popular workaround.

From The Wall Street Journal

In one survey, for example, almost half of business leaders say their workers don’t show up on their “anchor days,” while others report problems with “coffee badging,” meaning workers come in, grab a coffee and then go home.

From The Wall Street Journal

Phrases such as “Great Resignation,” “quiet quitting” and “coffee badging” have taken the internet by storm.

From Los Angeles Times

Right in the middle of this is the term “coffee badging,” which was popularized by video conferencing company Owl Labs and describes a way for employees to meet their in-office mandate but spend as little time as possible in the workplace.

From Los Angeles Times

According to the company’s report, 58% of hybrid workers say they are already “coffee badging,” with an additional 8% saying they’re interested in trying it out.

From Los Angeles Times