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BEP 152 – Dare cattive notizie: licenziamenti (Parte 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 questa lezione, 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.

Nell'ultimo episodio, 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.

Domande sull'ascolto

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 – Dare cattive notizie: licenziamenti (Parte 1)

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

Se una persona ottiene “licenziato”, significa che perderanno il lavoro. Ma non è la stessa cosa che essere licenziati. I licenziamenti di solito avvengono a causa di forze esterne. Un’economia povera potrebbe indurre un’azienda a ridurre il proprio personale. Oppure i cambiamenti nel settore potrebbero rendere superflui alcuni tipi di lavoro. Dopo una fusione, potrebbero esserci licenziamenti, o duplicati. Due persone potrebbero svolgere lo stesso tipo di lavoro. Se l'azienda ha bisogno di una sola persona in quella posizione, l'altro potrebbe essere licenziato.

A nessuno piace dare cattive notizie. E una conversazione sui licenziamenti può diventare imbarazzante ed emotiva. Quindi in questa lezione, parleremo di come preparare un dipendente alle cattive notizie in modo da poter attenuare lo shock. Tratteremo anche i modi per arrivare al punto e come rispondere a un dipendente arrabbiato o emotivo. Finalmente, esamineremo un po’ di linguaggio per spiegare chiaramente le ragioni di un licenziamento.

Angela e David lavorano in un resort alberghiero che sta attraversando difficoltà finanziarie. Angela è una manager e David è il capo chef di Zapata, uno dei ristoranti del resort. Purtroppo, Angela deve dire a David che è stato licenziato.

Domande sull'ascolto

1. Perché la direzione ha deciso di chiudere 2 ristoranti?
2. Che tipo di cibo serve Zapata?
3. In particolare, perché Zapata chiude?

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BEP 150 – Lavorare in team multiculturali (Parte 2)

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

Questi giorni, 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.

Oggi, 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.

Nell'ultimo episodio, 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. Ora, he’s heading his first meeting with his new Brazilian team.

Domande sull'ascolto

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 – Lavorare in team multiculturali (Parte 1)

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

Nel mondo di oggi, it’s common to work with people from different cultures. And since effective business depends on clear communication, it’s important to consider different aspects of culture. Your colleagues may do business differently than you do. Così, knowing more about intercultural communication can help your work go more smoothly and avoid any misunderstandings.

In questo episodio, we’ll go over some points to consider for working in a multicultural team. We’ll look at general business culture, specific business customs, levels of formality, and local cultural awareness. And since food is often served in business settings, we’ll talk about that, pure.

We’ll be listening to, a manager at a biotechnology company based in the United States. Although Ming is originally from China, he has worked for many years at the head office in New York and is now heading to Brazil to manage a team of international researchers. In questo episodio, Ming is preparing for his trip by talking to a colleague, Tanja, who lived and worked in Brazil for 3 anni.

Domande sull'ascolto:

1. What has Ming heard about Curitiba?
2. What does Tanya say about relationships in Brazil?
3. What honorary title does Ming ask about?

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BEP 148 – Come chiedere un aumento di stipendio (2)

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Questa è la seconda di due parti 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.

Nell'ultimo episodio, we listened to Ryan, un venditore presso un'azienda di forniture industriali chiamata 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. Ora, Ryan and Jacob are ready to start negotiating Ryan’s compensation.

Domande d'ascolto

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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