A contract that does not guarantee any particular number of hours' work
zero-hours contract
to be responsible for, to be in control of
be in charge of
be moved to a job at a higher level, get a better position in a company
get promoted
the term for self-employed in professions like journalists or similar
freelance
(R&D) a set of activities undertaken to improve existing products, create new products and improve production processes
Research and development
leading nowhere, with no prospects of promotion
dead-end
an employment agreement which is not for a limited period of time
permanent contract
(B2B) Refers to a customer service provided to other companies rathern than private clients
business to business
to hire
employ
too long, slow, or dull: tiresome or monotonous.
tedious
be on holiday or be sick
be off work
an agreement that gives someone a job for a fixed period of time
temporary contract
The activity of trying to find a job
job-hunting
a very important job or a very successful person
high-powered
General term to describe working hours, environment, and safety at a workplace
working conditions
needing a lot of your time, attention, or skill and effort
demanding
providing personal satisfaction
rewarding
formal and informal expressions that mean 'leave a job voluntarily'
resign / quit
get a higher salary
get a pay rise / get a raise
An association of workers, formed to bargain for better working conditions and higher wages.
union
difficult, in a way that tests your ability or determination
challenging
All the people working or available to work, as in a nation, company, industry, or on a project
workforce
a period of time a mother or a father can take off work because of the birth of a child
maternity/ paternity leave
work more hours than usually
work overtime
to be unemployed (colloquial expression)
be out of work
someone who travels around an area selling their company's products
sales rep
HR - department in charge of looking after staff and drawing up contracts etc.
human resources
advantages a company offers in addition to the salary
benefits, perks
Time that you are allowed to be away from because SB in your family is ill or has died
compassionate leave
time allowed off work due to illness
sick leave
dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.
monotonous
time away from work that is not paid
unpaid leave
to lose your job (3 colloquial expressions)
be fired, laid off, sacked
may serve as president or board chair; has a major role in planning and implementing the strategy
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
a place where babies are looked after while their parents work, shop, etc. - childcare facilities
crèche
co-worker
colleague
a sequence of job positions progressing from entry-level to higher levels of responsibility and authority based on education, experience, and performance
career ladder
colleague
co-worker
general term for certificates, diplomas etc have obtained for studying
academic qualifications
A contract for a job where you only work some hours a day, or some days a week
part-time contract
to lose your job because there is no more work available for you in the company
be made redundant
Employment for standard hours
full-time contract
An organized work stoppage intended to force an employer to address union demands.
strike
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