BEP 151 – 悪いニュースを与える: 解雇 (Part 1)

This is the first of a two-part Business English Pod series on giving bad news and layoffs.

If a person getslaid off”, it means they will lose their job. But it’s not the same as being fired. Layoffs usually occur because of outside forces. A poor economy might cause a company to reduce its staff. Or changes in the industry may make some types of jobs unnecessary. After a merger, there might be redundancies, or duplicates. Two people may be doing the same type of job. If the company only needs one person in that position, the other could be laid off.

Nobody likes giving bad news. And a conversation about layoffs can become awkward and emotional. そこで今回のレッスンでは, we’ll talk about ways to prepare an employee for bad news so that you can soften the shock. We’ll also cover ways to get to the point and how to respond to an angry or emotional employee. Finally, we’ll go over some language to clearly explain the reasons for a layoff.

Angela and David work at a hotel resort that is having some financial difficulties. Angela is a manager and David is the head chef at Zapata’s, one of the resort’s restaurants. Unfortunately, Angela has to tell David he’s being laid off.

Listening Questions

1. Why has management decided to close 2 restaurants?
2. What type of food does Zapata’s serve?
3. Specifically, why is Zapata’s closing?

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BEP 148 – 昇給を求める方法 (2)

This is the second of a two-part Business English Pod series on how to ask for a pay raise.

Asking for a pay raise is a two-step process. Before any discussion of compensation begins, it’s important to state your case and demonstrate why you deserve a raise. Let your boss know of your achievements and your value to the company.

The second part involves negotiating. This is the time to start talking about specific numbers and benefits, but it must be handled diplomatically. You’ll need to outline what you want, acknowledge the other party’s concerns and bargain for the best deal.

In the last episode, we listened to Ryan, a salesman at an industrial supply company called Pylon, present his case to his boss, Jacob. Ryan pointed out that his relationship with Alliance Builders brought in more sales overall. He also took on some web design work in addition to his sales duties. Now, Ryan and Jacob are ready to start negotiating Ryan’s compensation.

Listening Questions

1. How much does Ryan think he should receive for the web design work? Why?
2. Why can’t Jacob give Ryan the amount of money he wants?
3. What do Jacob and Ryan agree to in regard to Alliance Builders?

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BEP 147 – 昇給を求める方法 (1)

This is the first of a two-part Business English Pod series on how to ask for a pay raise.

Asking for a pay raise makes many people uncomfortable, but it’s most definitely to our benefit to make the effort.

Getting a raise is more than just asking, though. Before the discussion can start, you need to prepare. Make a list of your achievements and quantify them with numbers and examples, if you can. It’s also helpful to get an idea of how your compensation compares to industry averages. You can easily find this information online or at the library. Remember that there can be more to compensation than salary, like health insurance, retirement plans, and stock options.

Today, we’ll listen as Ryan, a salesman at an industrial supply company called Pylon, discusses his salary with Jacob, his boss. Ryan would like a pay raise, but first, he needs to show Jacob why he deserves one. Notice how Ryan has thoroughly prepared for this meeting and is able to provide specific examples to support his case.

Listening Questions

1. Is Ryan is happy with his job? What reasons does he give?
2. Why is Ryan’s relationship with Alliance Builders important?
3. What is the difference in the pay structure for web design and sales work differ?

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BEP 114 – 就職の面接英語: 候補者の人事レビュー

BEP 114 - 就職の面接リスニング

上のシリーズの一部として 就職の面接, このビジネス英語ポッドのエピソードでは、HRの観点からプロセスを詳しく見ていきます。. Specifically, 誰を雇うかを決定するための言語を研究します.

日用消費財企業FunBeveragesのブラジルのビジネスユニットは、最近、人事マネージャーのポジションについて数人にインタビューしました。. 現在、地域の人事部長, テッド, とビジネスユニットゼネラルマネージャー, ジョージ, 候補リストについて話し合うために会議を行っています, または最終, 候補者.

As you listen, 2人の面接対象者を比較し、どちらが最適かを判断するために使用する言語に注意を払ってください. 加えて, 彼らが候補者をどのようにサポートするかを研究します, 優先順位を強調する, エクスプレス予約 (または考え直し), そして行動を提案する.

Listening Questions:

1. 彼らはどの候補者を好み、その理由?
2. 2つの主要な候補者の相対的な長所と短所は何ですか, ロナウドとヤラ?
3. ヤラについての主な予約は何ですか?

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BEP 100 – 就職の面接英語: 給与について話し合う

BEP 100 - ビジネス英語の就職の面接

あなたはあなたの最初と2番目を持っています 英語でのインタビュー, あなたはうまくやっています, そしてあなたは選ばれました. あなたは幸運な数少ない人の一人です – あなたは成功しました: 手元に求人があります. しかし今、プロセス全体の中で最も難しい部分の1つがやってくる – あなたの給料を交渉する. ここで間違えたら, あなたの時間と労力のすべてが無駄になるかもしれません.

給与交渉用, 準備 – あなたの研究をしている – 明らかに重要です. インターネット時代に, 給与情報に焦点を当てた多くのウェブサイトがあります, そのため、市場の調査は以前よりもはるかに簡単になります.

知識, however, 十分ではありません. ブローチする自信も必要です, または育てる, 妥協点に到達するために最初または最初のオファーを交渉するための主題とツール. あなたがそれを求めた場合にのみあなたはあなたが値するものを手に入れるでしょう. だから今日のエピソードでは, お金をうまく話すために必要なスキルに焦点を当てます.

Fun Beverages Internationalは、ブラジルのビジネスユニットの1つで人事マネージャーを務めるオファーをYalaSantosにすでにメールで送信しています。. ヤラは人事部長と話をするように頼んで返信しました, テッド, 詳細について. 彼らの会話を聞きます.

Listening Questions:

1. テッドが提案された開始日までに仕事を始めるためにヤラが必要だと言うのはなぜですか?
2. ヤラはどのように補償の対象をブローチしますか?
3. テッドは、ファンビバレッジが彼女のスキルと経験を認めてヤラに提供したと言っています。?
4. 彼らが話し合う最終的な妥協点は何ですか?

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