BEP 151 – 传坏消息: 裁员 (部分 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. 那么在这节课中, 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. 最后, 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.

听力问题

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 – 如何要求加薪 (2)

这是两部分中的第二部分 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. 现在, 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 – 如何要求加薪 (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.

今天, 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.

听力问题

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 – 求职面试英语: HR Review of Candidates

BEP 114 - 求职面试听力

作为我们系列的一部分 工作面试, 在这个商务英语播客节目中,我们将从人力资源的角度仔细研究这个过程. Specifically, 我们将研究决定雇用谁的语言.

快速消费品公司 Fun Beverages 的巴西业务部门最近面试了几位人力资源经理职位. 现为区域人力资源总监, 泰德, 和事业部总经理, 乔治, 正在开会讨论入围名单, 或最终, 候选人.

当你听, 注意他们用来比较两位受访者并决定哪一位最适合的语言. 此外, 我们将研究他们如何支持候选人, 强调优先事项, 明确保留 (或第二个想法), 并建议行动.

听力问题:

1. 他们更喜欢哪个候选人以及为什么?
2. 两个主要候选人的相对优势和劣势是什么, 罗纳尔多和亚拉?
3. 关于雅拉的主要保留是什么?

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BEP 100 – 求职面试英语: 讨论薪资

BEP 100 - 商务英语面试

你有你的第一次和第二次 英语面试, 你表现得很好, 你被选中了. 你是少数幸运儿之一 – 你成功了: 你手头有工作机会. 但现在是整个过程中最困难的部分之一 – 谈判你的工资. 如果你在这里犯错, 你所有的时间和精力都可能被浪费.

薪资协商, 准备 – 做你的研究 – 显然很重要. 在互联网时代, 有很多网站专注于薪资信息, 所以调查市场比过去容易得多.

知识, 然而, 是不足够的. 我们也需要有信心去拉, 或提出, 为达成妥协而讨价还价的主题和工具. 只有你提出要求,你才会得到你应得的. 所以在今天的节目中, 我们将专注于您成功谈钱所需的技能.

Fun Beverages International 已经通过电子邮件向 Yala Santos 发送了一份要约,在其巴西业务部门担任人力资源经理职位. Yala 回信要求与人力资源总监交谈, 泰德, 关于细节. 我们会倾听他们的谈话.

听力问题:

1. 为什么 Ted 说他需要 Yala 在建议的开始日期之前开始工作?
2. 雅拉是如何提出赔偿问题的?
3. Ted 说 Fun Beverages 向 Yala 提供了高于中位数或平均市场价格的多少,以表彰她的技能和经验?
4. 他们讨论的最终妥协是什么?

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