Workplace glossary

What is BAU (Business as Usual)?

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BAU means business as usual. It describes the normal operating rhythm once a project, launch or emergency is over.

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In workplace teams, BAU might mean the recurring weekly tasks: checking occupancy reports, maintaining rooms, handling visitors and responding to service tickets.

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What does BAU (Business as Usual) mean in simple terms?

BAU means business as usual. It describes the normal operating rhythm once a project, launch or emergency is over.

How is BAU (Business as Usual) measured and reported?

In workplace teams, BAU might mean the recurring weekly tasks: checking occupancy reports, maintaining rooms, handling visitors and responding to service tickets.