Business English: "Human Resources - Request for HR Support"

Vocabulary 1
A. implement (apply) - mettre en œuvre
B. lead (manage) - diriger
C. oversee (monitor, supervise) - superviser 
D. execute (perform) - exécuter
E. deliver (provide) - fournir
F. align (coordinate) - aligner
G. optimize (improve) - optimiser
H. streamline (simplify)- rationaliser

Guide Questions
1. What are the main responsibilities of the local HR manager?
2. What does the local HR manager ask the Head of HR to help with?
3. What is the difference between a local HR manager and the Head of HR?

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?

My English Class #19: "How to Solve Common Human Resources Challenges"

CHALLENGE #3: OFFERING APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Vocabulary
A. Appealing (adj) – attrayant. English Sentence: The new café has an appealing atmosphere that attracts many customers. Le nouveau café a une ambiance attrayante qui attire de nombreux clients.

B. Let [letting] (verb) – laisser. English Sentence: Please let me know if you need any help with your project. S'il te plaît, laisse-moi savoir si tu as besoin d'aide avec ton projet.

C. Suit (verb) – convener. English Sentence: This dress really suits you; it brings out your features beautifully. Cette robe te convient vraiment ; elle met en valeur tes traits magnifiquement.

D. Stand out (phrasal verb) –  se démarquer. English Sentence: Her unique style helps her stand out in a crowd. Son style unique l'aide à se démarquer dans la foule.

E. Job seekers – chercheurs d'emploi. English Sentence: Job seekers should prepare a strong resume to impress potential employers.  Les chercheurs d'emploi devraient préparer un CV solide pour impressionner les employeurs potentiels.

English for Human Resources: “Resumes – Analysis and Tips (Questions for Recruiters)”

KEY ELEMENTS TO HIGHLIGHT

1. What skills do you look for in a resume? Quelles compétences recherchez-vous dans un CV ?

Sample Answer: I look for both hard and soft skills. Hard skills are specific abilities, like computer programming or data analysis. Soft skills include communication and teamwork. Candidates should highlight relevant skills that match the job description to stand out.

2. How do you evaluate work experience on a resume? Comment évaluez-vous l'expérience professionnelle sur un CV ?

Sample Answer: I evaluate work experience by looking at the relevance and length of previous jobs. I consider what tasks the candidate performed and if they relate to the position they are applying for. Achievements in previous roles are also important.

Business English (Listening): "The Purpose of a Strong Resume"

Vocabulary
A. Overview – A general summary or review of something. French: Aperçu. Sentence: The overview of the project was very helpful. L'aperçu du projet était très utile.

B. Well-written – Clearly and effectively expressed in writing. French: Bien écrit. Sentence: She submitted a well-written report to her teacher. Elle a soumis un rapport bien écrit à son professeur.

C. Catch attention – To attract someone’s notice or interest. French: Attirer l'attention. Sentence: A bright color can catch attention on a resume. Une couleur vive peut attirer l'attention sur un CV.

D. A good fit for – Suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose. French: Un bon choix pour. Sentence: He is a good fit for the team because of his experience. Il est un bon choix pour l'équipe en raison de son expérience.

Business English: "Human Resources - Designing Performance Evaluation Systems”

Vocabulary
A. Relevance (pertinence): Importance or connection of something to the topic. Example: “The book's relevance to our class made it a useful study tool.”

B. Ease of use (facilité d'utilisation): How simple something is to use or operate. Example: “Sentence: The app's ease of use made it popular with beginners.”

C. Actionable feedback (un retour d'information exploitable): Clear suggestions that can be used to improve. Example: “The teacher gave actionable feedback to help students improve their essays.”

Guide Questions
1. What are the main steps to design a performance evaluation system?

2. How do HR officers involve employees in the design of performance evaluation systems?

3. What criteria should be considered when choosing evaluation methods?

4. What did the speaker say about leadership?

 

English Lessons (Listening): "Human Resources - Departure Plan"

PART 1: LISTENING
“Main Concerns in a Departure Plan”

Vocabulary
A. Confidentiality - Keeping information private and secret. Example: Maintaining confidentiality is crucial in Human Resources. Maintenir la confidentialité est crucial dans les ressources humaines.

B. Address / addressing (verb) - Talk about, discuss. Example: The HR manager will address the issues during the meeting. Le responsable des ressources humaines abordera les problèmes lors de la réunion.

C. Comply/complying (verb) - To follow rules or instructions. Example: All employees must comply with the company's policies. Tous les employés doivent se conformer aux politiques de l'entreprise.

D. Safeguard (verb) - To protect something from harm. Example: HR must safeguard employees' personal information. Les ressources humaines doivent protéger les informations personnelles des employés.

E. Established protocols - Set rules or procedures to follow. Example: We follow established protocols for handling sensitive information. Nous suivons les protocoles établis pour gérer les informations sensibles.

F. Sensitive data - Important, private information. Example: It is important to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access. Il est important de protéger les données sensibles contre l'accès non autorisé.

G. Departing employee - Worker leaving the job. Example: The HR department must process the paperwork for the departing employee. Le service des ressources humaines doit traiter les documents pour l'employé partant.

H. Adhere (verb) - To stick to rules or guidelines. Example:  All staff members must adhere to the company's code of conduct. Tous les membres du personnel doivent adhérer au code de conduite de l'entreprise.

I. Contractual agreements - Written promises in a contract. Example: HR is responsible for ensuring that all contractual agreements are followed. Les ressources humaines sont responsables de s'assurer que tous les accords contractuels sont respectés.

J. Legality - Following the law. Example: The legality of the new policy needs to be reviewed by the legal team. La légalité de la nouvelle politique doit être examinée par l'équipe juridique.

Guide Questions
1. What is included in managing a Departure Plan?
2. How does a Human Resources Officer ensure confidentiality during an employee's departure?
3. What are the rules in a Departure Plan?

Human Resources (Listening): "Handling Dissatisfied Employees”

Vocabulary 1
A. Dissatisfaction – Feeling unhappy or not pleased with something. Example: She felt dissatisfaction with her job.

B. Dissatisfied (adj) – Not happy or pleased with something. Example: He was dissatisfied with the service at the restaurant.

C. Approach (verb) – To come near or closer to something or someone. Example: She decided to approach her teacher for help.

D. Empathy – The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. Example:  He showed empathy by listening to his friend's problems.

E. Acknowledging – Recognizing the existence or truth of something. Example: She is acknowledging her mistake and saying sorry.

F. Validating – Confirming or proving that something is true or correct. Example: He is validating the data before the meeting.

Business English: "Human Resources - Day-to-Day and Operational Issues"

Questions

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY
1. How do you handle employee attendance issues? French: Comment gérez-vous les problèmes de présence des employés? –

 

Sample Answer: We track attendance, communicate with absent employees, and maintain records for future reference.

 

2. What's your protocol for addressing punctuality problems? French: Quel est votre protocole pour résoudre les problèmes de ponctualité? –

 

Sample Answer: We counsel employees, monitor attendance, and enforce punctuality policies.

 

3. What's your policy for addressing unscheduled absences? French: Quelle est votre politique pour traiter les absences non planifiées ?

 

Sample Answer: We require timely notifications and handle absences following our policy.

 

4. How can HR professionals handle a sudden increase in employee absenteeism effectively? French: Comment les professionnels des ressources humaines peuvent-ils gérer efficacement une augmentation soudaine de l'absentéisme des employés ?

 

Sample Answer: HR can implement clear absenteeism policies, conduct return-to-work interviews, and offer support programs to understand and address the root causes of absenteeism and improve employee engagement.