Practical Grammar and Vocabulary in the Workplace. Пособие по бизнес-английскому

 A rat race – a way of referring to the situation in modern society in which people compete with each other for money and power

Крысиная гонка, ожесточенная конкуренция

The rat race has finally got him down and he made up his mind toВ get away from itВ all.

20. To look at it from a new perspective – to see a situation from a new point of view

Увидеть ситуацию под другим углом

What might look like aВ threat could also be an opportunity if looked at from aВ new perspective.

21. To be game – willing to do things that are new, difficult, or that involve risks

Быть готовым на все

I’m game for whatever you want to do this weekend.

22. To assign tasks – to delegate tasks

Ставить задачи

I’ve been assigned the task of looking after the new students.

23. To figure out – to calculate an amount of something (for example tax/ overhead costs) /To solve, to find an answer

Понимать, решать, находить выход

Looking back on it, I still can’t figure out what went wrong.

24. Perk – a special advantage or benefit, in addition to the money you are paid, that you are given because of your job

Привилегия

The salary is not great, but the perks make up forВ it.

AВ few useful tips on how toВ motivate employees

It goes without saying that there has never been aВ one-size-fits-all way on how toВ motivate your employees, but we can share with you our ideas and provide you with some useful phrases toВ help you cope with the problems ofВ motivation inВ your team.

1. Show recognition and appreciation

It’s fine that you say THANK YOU, but it is not enough. What you need is to implement a robust employee recognition program, which will definitely have a much greater impact on your employees. Remember: an employee, whose performance is little appreciated, is an unmotivated employee, who will lose all enthusiasm very soon.

2. Celebrate Milestones

Whether it’s a birthday, work anniversary, or project completion, celebrating significant events is a great way to keep employees feeling motivated and valued

3. Encourage Professional Development

It’s very important to create a special working environment where being professional is a top priority.