Unit 6: At work: job satisfaction

Question 1

A feeling that your job is worth doing and fulfills you.

Answer 1

job satisfaction

• She finds great job satisfaction in helping her clients achieve their goals.

Question 2

The place where you work.

Answer 2

workplace

• The company ensures a safe and friendly workplace for all employees.

Question 3

Ordinary, not special or exciting.

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Answer 3

run-of-the-mill

• He was looking for something more challenging than his run-of-the-mill job.

Question 4

Immediate financial gain.

Answer 4

short-term financial reward

• Some people endure high-stress jobs for the short-term financial rewards.

Question 5

The amount of confidence felt by a person or group.

Answer 5

morale

• The team’s morale improved after the successful project completion.

Question 6

Working together for a common purpose.

Answer 6

teamwork

• Effective teamwork can lead to innovative solutions.

Question 7

Not likely to change; secure.

Answer 7

job stability

• She values job stability over a high-risk, high-reward career.

Question 8

Developing or changing very quickly.

Answer 8

fast-moving

• The fast-moving tech industry requires constant learning.

Question 9

The balance between work responsibilities and personal life.

Answer 9

work–life balance

• Flexible hours help employees maintain a healthy work–life balance.

Question 10

Continuously developing or energetic.

Answer 10

dynamic

• He enjoys working in a dynamic environment that challenges his skills.

Question 11

Feeling less enthusiastic about work.

Answer 11

demotivated

• After the restructuring, many employees felt demotivated.

Question 12

Time away from work to prepare for and look after a new baby.

Answer 12

maternity/paternity leave

• The company offers generous maternity and paternity leave policies.

Question 13

informal

Extra benefits provided by an employer, such as a car or health insurance.

Answer 13

perks

(extra) benefits (formal)

• One of the perks of her job is the use of a company car.

Question 14

Number of days you have the right to take as holiday.

Answer 14

holiday entitlement

• His holiday entitlement increases after five years of service.

Question 15

Increases in salary.

Answer 15

salary increments

• Employees receive annual salary increments based on performance.

Question 16

Pay determined by how well you perform your job.

Answer 16

performance-related pay

• The company offers performance-related pay to incentivize excellence.

Question 17

Extra money paid once a year, usually based on good performance.

Answer 17

annual bonus

• She was pleased to receive an annual bonus for her hard work.

Question 18

Working excessively with insufficient compensation.

Answer 18

overworked and underpaid

• Many interns feel overworked and underpaid.

Question 19

People losing their jobs voluntarily or by necessity.

Answer 19

voluntary/compulsory redundancies

• The downturn led to several compulsory redundancies.

Question 20

The minimum number of workers needed to keep operating.

Answer 20

skeleton staff

• The office operates with a skeleton staff during the holidays.

Question 21

The group of people interviewing someone for a job.

Answer 21

interview panel

• The interview panel consisted of the HR manager and two senior executives.