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Explain the phrase: to sack somebody
BRITISH INFORMAL to tell someone that they can no longer work at their job
Explain the phrase: to be laid off
the one is not employed, usually because there is no work for them to do
Explain the phrase: to make redundant
fire someone because their job is no longer needed
Explain the meaning: EQ (emotional intelligence)
ability to identify, assess, and control the emotions of oneself, of others, and of groups; helps people achieve what they want to achieve
Explain the meaning: Avoiding direction
Developing a decade long-term vision of the future which doesn't give a clear understanding of the short-term actions to take
Explain the meaning: Having a fixed mindset
Thinking that a person is highly-skilled and knows everything, doesn't need to develop new knowledge
Explain the meaning: Being derailed by every setback
Treating any failure as a result of being not a good professional
Explain the word: remuneration
payment for work done
Explain the word: to empower
to authorize, enable, permit
Explain the meaning: joint venture
an agreement between two or more companies to share a business project
Explain the word: merger
combination of two or more companies into a single firm
Explain the meaning: takeover bid
an offer to buy shares in order to take over the company
Explain the word: slump
undergo a sudden severe or prolonged fall in price, value, or amount
Explain the word: self-aware
having or showing knowledge and understanding of your own character
Explain the phrase: to hold a grudge against
to have bad feelings toward somebody who did something wrong to you in the past
Explain the phrase: to be in time
to be somewhere just before or at the correct time
