商務英語口語對話:員工聯誼會

A: thank you all for coming to our monthly staff correlation meeting. Today we have a lot of new things tro introduce to you all, there will be a lot of changes in company policy to accommodate better employee welfare.
B: employee welfare? What all does that include?
A: in the past, our welfare program has consisted of benefits packages only, meaning partial health insurance coverage and retirement plan. But we hope to boost morale by increasing incentives and adding additional welfare considerations.
B: what kind of considerations are we talking about?
A: it is proposed that from now on, employees will be given 10 paid sick days, in addition to their 2 week vacation periods. They will also be encouraged to maintain propor physical health with a company sponsored aerobics class on Friday nights. We have also consulted with the human resource department and have hired a new liaison between management and employees. Let’s all welcome Ms. Michelle Cain to our team as our company’s ombudsman.
B: our company now has n ombudsman?
A : yes,that’s right. From now on, whenever you have a question or concern regarding anything that happens during the work day, Ms. Cain will be your advocate. If you believe there is anything inappropriate or unfair in the management practices, the ombudsman will be the first person you seek. Her job is to have your best interest at heart.

謝謝大家來參加我們每月的員工聯誼.今天有很多新的事情要向大家彙報,我們公司在政策上有很大的調整以更好地改善員工的福利待遇……
員工的福利待遇?都包括哪些內容啊?
在過去,我們富人福利規劃只包括福利包,即部分的健康保險和退休計劃.但現在我們希望通過增加措施以及額外的福利安排來提高大家的士氣.
是什麼樣的福利安排?
有人提議:從現在起每個員工除2周的假期以外,再增加10天帶薪的病假.也鼓勵大家能參加公司每週五晚上舉辦的有氧健身課,從而保持良好的身體健康.我們也與人力資源部商量過,已經僱傭了一個新聯絡員來負責管理層和員工之間的溝通協調工作.讓我們大家熱烈歡迎米歇爾.該隱女士加入我們的隊伍,成爲我們公司的調查官.
我們公司現在又調查官了?
是的,你說的沒錯.從現在起,上班期間無論你們什麼時候遇到什麼問題或有什麼疑問,該隱女士都會幫你們解決的.如果你們認爲管理工作中有什麼不合適或不公平的地方,調查官是你第一個可以尋求幫助的人.她會維持公正,平等,有序和高效的工作場所.她的工作就是心繫你們大家的最大利益.

Correlation: a connection between two things in which one thing changes as the other does 相互關係;相關;關聯 noun countable uncountable ~ (between A and B) ~ (of A with B)
There is a direct correlation between exposure to sun and skin cancer.
暴露在太陽下與皮膚癌直接相關。
the correlation of social power with wealth
社會權力與財富的相關性

Morale: the amount of confidence and enthusiasm, etc. that a person or a group has at a particular time 士氣 noun uncountable
to boost/raise/improve morale
鼓舞╱提高士氣；增強信心
Morale amongst the players is very high at the moment.
此刻選手們士氣很高。
Staff are suffering from low morale.
員工們士氣低落。

Incentive: something that encourages you to do something 激勵;刺激;鼓勵 noun countable uncountable ~ (for/to sb/sth) (to do sth)
tax incentives to encourage savings
鼓勵儲蓄的稅收措施
There is no incentive for people to save fuel.
沒有使人們節約燃料的鼓勵辦法。

Consult: to discuss something with somebody to get their permission for something, or to help you make a decision （與某人）商議，商量（以得到許可或幫助決策） ~ (with) sb (about/on sth)
You shouldn't have done it without consulting me.
你不該不和我商量就做了這件事。
I expect to be consulted about major issues.
我認爲重大問題必須找我商量。
I need to consult with my colleagues on the proposals.
我需要和我的同事商討這些建議。