English for Human Resources: "Tips for Hiring, Retaining, and Supporting Employees" (Listening)

PART 1: FINDING PREMIER TALENT

Vocabulary 1
A. Platforms: Areas for sharing services. French - plateforme 
B. Freelancers: People working independently. French -travailleur indépendant
C. Candidates: People applying for jobs. French - candidats
D. Fit (verb): Be suitable for. French - s'intégrer, mbien s'intégrer
E. Known for: famous for. French - connu pour
F. Fast-paced: Moving or changing quickly. French - rythme rapide

Guide Questions
1. What does the speaker say about hiring the best employees?
2. What should you do when reviewing applications?
3. What should you ask during the interview?
 

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PART 2: RETAINING TOP EMPLOYEES

Vocabulary 2
A. Staff: Group of workers. French - le personnel
B. Feel welcomed: Feel friendly and included. French - se sentir accueilli
C. Buddy: Close friend or helper. French - copain
D. Settle into: Become familiar with. French - s'adapter à, s'intégrer dans. Example: It took me a month to settle into my new job. Q: How long did it take you to settle into my new job?

E. Checking in (+ with): Ask about someone’s situation. French - prendre des nouvelles, verifier. Example: Don’t forget to check in with your team. [N'oublie pas de prendre des nouvelles de ton équipe.]

Guide Questions
1. What does the speaker say about keeping top employee?
2. How can companies retain employees? Talk about the examples.

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PART 3: IMPORTANCE OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Vocabulary 3
A. Gym membership: : Access to a gym. French - abonnement à une salle de sport
B. Paid leave: Time off with salary. French - congés payés
C. Benefits package: Advantages with a job. French - ensemble d'avantage

Guide Questions
1. What does the speaker say about benefits? Talk about the example.
2. Why is it important to review the benefits?

 

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PART 4:  MENTAL HEALTH

Vocabulary 4
A. Tight deadlines: short time limits. French - délais serrés

B. Overwhelmed: Feeling burdened or pressured. French - débordé. Example: She felt overwhelmed by the amount of work piling up before the deadline. [Elle s'est sentie dépassée par la quantité de travail qui s'accumulait avant la date limite.]

C. Spot (verb): Identify something or someone. French - repérer
D. Mental health struggles: Challenges with mental well-being, emotional difficulties. French - les problèmes de santé mentale
E. Counseling: Professional help for problems. French - conseil
F. Morale: General mood or feeling. French - moral. Example: Employee morale is essential for productivity. [Le moral des employés est essentiel pour la productivité.]

Guide Questions
1. What does the speaker say about mental health? Talk about the example.
2. What are the ways to help employees with mental health?

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Key words: Mastering HR Skills in English: Tips for Hiring, Retaining, and Supporting Employees