Englisch 4
Englisch 4
Englisch 4
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| Flashcards | 526 |
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| Language | English |
| Category | English |
| Level | University |
| Created / Updated | 25.05.2012 / 25.05.2012 |
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unmatchable
incapable of being compared or equaled
Inherently
existing in something as a permanent or essential part. D: innewohnend; anhaftend, Adj: inherent
profoundly
with deep meaning. Adj: profound
ultimately
being or happening at the end of a process. Adj: ultimate
shift work
A working day is divided into three shifts each of eight hours.
casual labour
temporary work
staff/labour turnov
er measure of the number of employees joining or leaving a company in a year
attrition rate
the rate of shrinkage in size or number e.g. employees leaving because of working
footloose workforce
not bound by duty or responsibility
bargaining power
the strength or influence one party has in a business negotiation
employment tenure
guaranteed permanent employment after a probationary period
minimum wage
the lowest wage permitted by law or by agreement
mobile workforce
flexible workers that are willing to travel to work or work from home
skilled manual worker
worker with specialised experience, training or qualifications
employee count
number of employees
short supply
not having enough of (something); lacking or deficient in
out growths
connected advantages gained
jet-lag syndrome
symptoms of exhaustion and disorientation caused by travelling between time zone
on-site workplace
place of work located where a particular task is performed
‘revolving door’ work culture
a situation in which the same events or problems recur in a continuous
‘hour glass’ economy
see Market Leader, course book, page 166 text of listening exercise 5.3, line
economic downturn
a decline in economic or other activity
maternity leave
vacation given to a woman and her partner preceding and/or following the birth of the
cash-in-hand
payment in cash rather than by cheque or other means
accepted wisdom
commonly accepted to the best way of doing something
unskilled workers
not having or requiring special skill or training
middle-ranking occupations
jobs seen as typically middle income
care workers
those working in the social service sector e.g. nurses,
career progression
development of a career into a higher level
social mobility
the ability or tendency of a demographic group to move home for work; or travel to wo
employment protection
legislation, court rulings etc. that protect the rights of workers
minimum wage
lowest wage or salary that the law will allow
poach employees
take or acquire employees in an unfair or secret way
pose a mortal threat
be life threatening; (business) dangerous to survival
face a problem
be confronted with a problem
fall silent
become quiet and reserved
Have a lot to answer for
be responsible for a negative occurrence
Think nothing of (leaving a company)
not care about; be indifferent to
Leave with nothing in the bag
without gaining any experience or knowledge
Jump at the chance
take an opportunity with great appreciation
