🗣️ Professional English

A scheduled period of work.

“My shift starts at 8 AM.”

The process of introducing a new employee to a company.

“Onboarding for new hires takes one week.”

Opinions or comments about someone's performance.

“My manager gave me useful feedback on the report.”

A formal evaluation of an employee's work.

“My performance review is scheduled for next month.”

A move to a higher position at work.

“She got a promotion after two years.”

To formally leave a job.

“He decided to resign to start his own business.”

People working together to achieve a shared goal.

“The project succeeded because of great teamwork.”

To give part of your task to someone else.

“A good manager knows how to delegate tasks.”

To decide which tasks matter most and do those first.

“You need to prioritize the urgent tasks first.”

To handle more than one task at the same time.

“This job requires the ability to multitask.”

Arriving or delivering exactly on time.

“It's important to be punctual for interviews.”

The manager you report to directly.

“Speak to your line manager about time off.”

The department that manages hiring, benefits, and employee issues.

“Contact HR if you have questions about your contract.”

The system a company uses to pay its employees.

“You'll be added to payroll after your first week.”

Paid time off for being ill.

“She took two days of sick leave.”

Paid vacation days given each year.

“I have ten days of annual leave left this year.”

A situation where personal interests could affect professional judgment.

“He disclosed a conflict of interest before the decision.”

The shared values and behavior in a company.

“This company has a very collaborative workplace culture.”

A formal complaint about unfair treatment at work.

“She filed a grievance with HR about the incident.”

The official rules for how employees should behave.

“All staff must follow the company's code of conduct.”

The likelihood of keeping your job over time.

“A permanent contract offers more job security.”

Losing your job because a company reduces staff, not due to performance.

“The company announced layoffs due to budget cuts.”

Money paid to an employee when their job ends.

“The severance package includes two months' pay.”

Work scheduled in different set periods (shifts) across the day.

“The factory operates with shift work, day and night.”

Extra pay for working beyond normal hours.

“You get overtime pay for hours worked past 5 PM.”

Activities designed to help a team work better together.

“We had a team building day at the park.”

An experienced person who guides someone less experienced.

“My mentor gave me great career advice.”

Learning a job by closely following and observing someone doing it.

“New hires spend a week shadowing an experienced colleague.”

Extreme exhaustion caused by prolonged work stress.

“Taking breaks helps prevent burnout.”

A healthy balance between work and personal life.

“This job offers good work-life balance.”

The habit of arriving or delivering on time.

“Punctuality is expected for all meetings.”

The expected style of clothing at a workplace.

“The office dress code is business casual.”

The order of authority in an organization.

“Follow the chain of command when escalating an issue.”

Moving employees between different roles to build broader skills.

“Job rotation helped her learn every part of the business.”

Taking action before a problem happens, rather than reacting to it.

“She's very proactive about solving issues early.”

💬 Be proactive, not reactive.

Responsible for something and expected to explain it.

“Everyone is accountable for their own deadlines.”

💬 Who's accountable for this task?

Able to change or adapt easily.

“We need a flexible schedule for the holidays.”

💬 Can we be flexible on the deadline?