End-of-Year Review Meeting Vocabulary
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What does 'flexitime' allow employees to do?

  • Choose their own working hours (correct)
  • Work from home only
  • Work only part-time
  • Take unlimited holidays

    • A job title refers to the specific position someone holds within a company.

    True

    One of my main ________ at work is to improve communication between teams.

    responsibilities

    Match the following terms with their respective definitions:

    <p>Income = Money earned through work Part-time = Working fewer hours than full-time Achievement = A successful result or accomplishment Work-life balance = The equilibrium between work and personal life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a high-stress work environment?

    <p>Fast-paced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An office worker typically has fixed work hours.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'areas of growth' in a professional context?

    <p>Opportunities for improvement and development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a job condition that allows flexibility in work hours?

    <p>Flexitime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Working conditions do not include salary.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of your areas of growth according to the content?

    <p>Punctuality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    My employer cares about my _______.

    <p>wellbeing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the job titles with their description:

    <p>Office Worker = Works in an office setting Office Clerk = Handles correspondences and clerical tasks Manager = Oversees operations and staff Administrator = Manages schedules and office tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word is the opposite of 'well-paid'?

    <p>Underpaid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A competitive job environment is typically less challenging.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one responsibility typically assigned to an office clerk?

    <p>Shipping new orders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One of my requests is to have _______.

    <p>flexitime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'autonomous' imply about a worker?

    <p>Can work independently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Achieving a good work-life balance is important for employee satisfaction.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a responsibility of an office clerk?

    <p>Shipping new orders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A high-stress job is typically considered to be less demanding than a rewarding job.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one common area of growth in a workplace setting?

    <p>Improving punctuality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    I am in charge of _______.

    <p>shipping new orders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following job titles with their common duties:

    <p>Office Clerk = Shipping new orders Office Worker = Daily administrative tasks Manager = Overseeing employees Customer Service Representative = Communicating with customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'job security' refer to?

    <p>The stability of employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An annual review meeting is held every month.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a suitable working condition?

    <p>Flexitime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    She is considered _______ because she is not paid enough for her work.

    <p>underpaid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the opposite of 'fast-paced'?

    <p>Slow-moving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'responsibility' refer to in the context of jobs?

    <p>Specific tasks one is accountable for</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Part-time workers typically work fewer hours than full-time workers.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are two examples of areas of growth for an employee?

    <p>skills improvement, time management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A high-stress job often leads to ________ among employees.

    <p>burnout</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'invoice' refer to?

    <p>A request for payment for services rendered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An end-of-year review meeting is held to evaluate an employee's performance over the past year.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one common request an employee might make during their review meeting.

    <p>flexible work hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Employees may seek a ________ to adjust their salary based on performance.

    <p>pay rise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes 'work-life balance'?

    <p>The equilibrium between work responsibilities and personal life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a comparison of job salaries?

    <p>Some jobs are well-paid, while others are underpaid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hours generally accommodates more flexibility?

    <p>Flexitime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you compare a very repetitive task to a varied task?

    <p>A repetitive task is less enjoyable than a varied task.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the most significant accomplishment in a business year?

    <p>Finding a number of new clients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following demonstrates a comparison of work hours?

    <p>Full-time workers usually work more than part-time workers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement compares the stress levels of jobs?

    <p>Some jobs may be more stressful than others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would likely be a less desirable aspect regarding working conditions?

    <p>Working overtime regularly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly highlights a job title?

    <p>An office clerk is responsible for administrative duties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic best describes someone who is able to make decisions independently?

    <p>Autonomous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the level of pay that an individual receives when they first start a job?

    <p>Starting salary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines 'work-life balance'?

    <p>Having equal working hours and personal time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'high-stress' imply about a work environment?

    <p>It involves significant pressure and demands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which adjective describes a role that requires creative thinking and new ideas?

    <p>Innovative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'job security' signify in a professional context?

    <p>The assurance of continued employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'to specialise in' mean?

    <p>To focus on a specific area of expertise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best illustrates a heavy workload?

    <p>Managing multiple urgent projects simultaneously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary implication of 'working overtime'?

    <p>Working more than the regular work hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase best signifies additional benefits provided at work?

    <p>Perks and bonuses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    End-of-Year Review Meeting Vocabulary

    • Business Situation:

    • End-of-year review meeting: A meeting held annually to discuss performance.

    • Responsibility: Duties and obligations.

    • Working conditions: Factors like work hours, salary, and benefits.

    • Achievement: Something accomplished successfully.

    • Goal: A desired objective.

    • Area of growth: An aspect needing improvement.

    • Request: A formal demand or plea.

    • Job title: The official name of a position.

    • Office worker/Office clerk: Employees working in an office.

    • Work hours: The time spent at work.

    • Fixed hours: Predetermined work hours.

    • Flexitime: Flexible work hours.

    • Work schedule: A timetable of tasks for a period.

    • Part-time/Full-time: Employment status.

    • Task: A specific piece of work.

    • To be in charge of: To be responsible for something.

    • Invoice: A bill for goods or services.

    • Income: Money earned.

    • Well-paid/Underpaid: Salary level.

    • Varied/Repetitive: Job tasks characteristics

    • Stressful/Competitive: Aspects of the job environment.

    • Preparing for an End-of-Year Review Meeting

    • Annually: Occurring every year.

    • Overall performance: A summary of work performance over a period, including successes, failures and areas for improvement.

    • To collaborate: To work together.

    • Accomplishment: Success in completing something.

    • Valuable: Important and useful.

    • To improve: To become better.

    • Improvement: A positive change.

    • Talking about Salaries:

    • High/low stress/fast-paced: intensity of the job; work environment.

    • Communication: ability to interact with other.

    • Suitable/challenging: job appropriateness, difficulty level.

    • Heavy workload: high volume of tasks given to a person

    • Flexible/safe/unsafe: work conditions, risks.

    • Wages: monetary compensation for work.

    • Creative/imaginative: characteristics of job tasks & employee creativity.

    • Collaborate with: work together with.

    • Work-life balance: maintaining time for both work and personal life.

    • Rewarding: satisfactory to a point a high sense of gratification.

    • Job security: the certainty of keeping work.

    • Innovative: introducing new and improved ideas to business.

    • Well-being: the condition of being healthy and happy.

    Comparing Jobs and Working Conditions

    • Key Words, Phrases and Expressions:
    • To specialize in: Focus on a particular area.
    • Duty: Responsibility or task.
    • Career development: improvement in a career field.
    • Starting salary: Initial payment for a job.
    • Autonomous: Independent in decision-making.
    • Hardworking: Working diligently.
    • To work overtime: To work beyond scheduled hours.
    • To get a pay rise/raise: To receive an increase in salary.
    • To agree with/disagree with: To express agreement or disagreement.
    • On the one hand/on the other hand: To present contrasting viewpoints.
    • As I see it: In my opinion.
    • Moreover: Furthermore.
    • Although/However: Despite, but.
    • For example/for instance: To illustrate.
    • Nevertheless: Nonetheless.
    • What is more: In addition.
    • Such as: For instance.
    • In my opinion: Personal viewpoint.

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    Test your understanding of key vocabulary related to end-of-year review meetings. This quiz covers essential terms such as achievements, responsibilities, and work conditions that are crucial for effective communication in a business environment. Enhance your professional vocabulary and prepare for your next performance review!

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