Workplace Word Families, Set 5 — HR & Travel (B1)

She was absent for two weeks due to illness and submitted the medical certificate to claim pay. (SICK LEAVE)

Staff who work more than their contracted hours are compensated with pay at 1.5 times the normal rate. (OVERTIME)

The company plans to expand its by 30% over the next two years to meet growing demand. (WORKFORCE)

All records including contracts, appraisals, and training logs are stored securely in the HR system. (PERSONNEL)

The help desk is fully between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on weekdays and Saturday mornings. (STAFF)

The restructuring plan called for a reduction in of 15% across all non-customer-facing departments. (HEADCOUNT)

The graduate scheme includes a twelve-month programme pairing each new hire with a senior manager. (MENTOR)

The company introduced a new wellness initiative to reduce stress and improve employee satisfaction. (WORKPLACE)

The factory workers are fully , meaning that any pay dispute must be negotiated with union representatives. (UNION)

New employees receive a copy of the staff on their first day, which outlines all company policies. (HANDBOOK)

The manager distributed tasks more evenly after noticing that several team members had an unsustainable . (WORKLOAD)

The flight's was delayed by two hours due to a technical issue identified during pre-flight checks. (DEPART)

Passengers were asked to proceed to Gate 12 for thirty minutes before the scheduled departure. (BOARD)

The connecting from Dubai to Tokyo was fully booked, forcing the traveller to take a different route. (FLY)

The corporate travel policy requires all staff to book the cheapest available ticket when travelling on business. (AIRLINE)