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BEP 152 – Schlechte Nachrichten geben: Entlassungen (Teil 2)

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

When employees are laid off, they usually have questions about what will happen next. When is their last day? What support can they expect? And what about a severance package? This compensation package often includes both money and some extension of benefits, but varies from company to company or even from employee to employee.

In dieser Lektion, we’ll cover language you can use after an employee has been notified of a layoff. We’ll go over ways to explain what will happen next and how to explain a severance package. We’ll also talk about ways to show empathy and offer support to a laid-off employee.

In der letzten Folge, we met Angela, a manager at a resort and David, the head chef at Zapata’s, a restaurant at the resort that is closing. Angela has told David that he will be laid off. Now they’ll discuss the details.

Fragen zum Zuhören

1. Name two parts of David’s severance package.
2. What will happen to David’s health insurance?
3. How does Angela offer to help David in his job search?

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BEP 151 – Schlechte Nachrichten geben: Entlassungen (Teil 1)

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

If a person gets “laid 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. Also in dieser Lektion, 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. Endlich, 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. Unglücklicherweise, Angela has to tell David he’s being laid off.

Fragen zum Zuhören

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

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BEP 150 – Arbeiten in multikulturellen Teams (Teil 2)

Fortschrittlich, Business Englisch, Kommunikation, Kultur, ESL-Podcast /

This is the the second of a two-part Business English Pod series on working in multicultural teams.

Heutzutage, working with people from different cultures is quite common. You might be meeting with colleagues in another country or on another continent. Business practices vary all over the world. Some cultures are more formal than others. Some have distinct customs regarding greetings, gender roles, and food. So it’s helpful to know as much as possible about other business cultures before you meet your team.

But even if you’ve done your research carefully, problems can still arise, especially in face-to-face meetings. There can be miscommunications, points that need clarification, and different ideas of what’s acceptable in a business environment.

Heute, we’ll look at issues like slang and idioms, concepts of time, forms of address, and misunderstandings due to culture. We’ll also discuss opening interactions and explaining different business customs.

In der letzten Folge, we met Cao Ming a U.S.-based manager at a multinational company. Originally from China, Ming has worked in New York for many years and is now headed to Brazil where he’ll lead a research team. He did some background reading and discussed Brazilian culture with a colleague before he left. Jetzt, he’s heading his first meeting with his new Brazilian team.

Fragen zum Zuhören

1. What are two idioms Ming needs to explain?
2. What suggestion does Carla make at the beginning of the meeting?
3. Why does Felipe mispronounce Ming’s name?

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BEP 149 – Arbeiten in multikulturellen Teams (Teil 1)

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Dies ist der erste Teil einer zweiteiligen Business English Pod-Reihe über die Arbeit in multikulturellen Teams.

In der heutigen Welt, Es ist üblich, mit Menschen aus verschiedenen Kulturen zu arbeiten. Und da effektives Geschäft von klarer Kommunikation abhängt, Es ist wichtig, verschiedene Aspekte der Kultur zu berücksichtigen. Ihre Kollegen machen ihre Geschäfte möglicherweise anders als Sie. Also, Wenn Sie mehr über interkulturelle Kommunikation wissen, kann Ihre Arbeit reibungsloser verlaufen und Missverständnisse vermieden werden.

In dieser Folge, Wir gehen einige Punkte durch, die bei der Arbeit in einem multikulturellen Team zu beachten sind. Wir werden uns die allgemeine Unternehmenskultur ansehen, spezifische Geschäftsbräuche, Ebenen der Formalität, und lokales kulturelles Bewusstsein. Und da Essen oft im geschäftlichen Umfeld serviert wird, wir werden darüber reden, zu.

Wir werden zuhören, ein Manager eines Biotechnologieunternehmens mit Sitz in den Vereinigten Staaten. Obwohl Ming ursprünglich aus China stammt, Er hat viele Jahre in der Zentrale in New York gearbeitet und reist nun nach Brasilien, um ein Team internationaler Forscher zu leiten. In dieser Folge, Ming bereitet sich auf seine Reise vor, indem er mit einem Kollegen spricht, Tanja, der in Brasilien lebte und arbeitete 3 Jahre.

Fragen zum Zuhören:

1. Was hat Ming über Curitiba gehört??
2. Was sagt Tanya über Beziehungen in Brasilien??
3. Nach welchem ​​Ehrentitel fragt Ming??

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BEP 148 – So beantragen Sie eine Gehaltserhöhung (2)

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Dies ist der zweite von zwei Teilen 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 der letzten Folge, 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. Jetzt, Ryan and Jacob are ready to start negotiating Ryan’s compensation.

Fragen hören

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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