Dilemma 🤯 A colleague comes to work ill because they fear losing their bonus. What do you think?
➡️ pressure 💢, unfair ❌, company 🏢
Roleplay 👩⚕️ You’re a doctor. Advise a patient who refuses to take sick leave.
➡️ recovery 💊, work 🏢, health ❤️
Multiple Choice 🤒 If an employee works while sick, it is called…
presenteeism
multitasking
absenteeism
productivity
Scenario 🏢 Your boss comes to work with the flu and sits next to you. What do you say?
➡️ health ❤️, risk ⚠️, productivity 📉
Dilemma 💼 Your manager says working late is “a sign of loyalty.” Do you agree?
➡️ loyalty 🤝, efficiency ⚡, burnout 🔥
Opinion Question ❓ Do you think unlimited holidays are a good idea for companies? Why/Why not? (Use: one the one hand, on the other hand, therefore)
✅ Model Answer: On the one hand, unlimited holidays help employees relax and improve productivity. On the other hand, some people might abuse the system.
Vocabulary 🔍 Tasks that are so many or so difficult that employees feel stressed.
➡️ high workload 📊
Scenario 💻 You have an important client call but you feel unwell. What do you do?
➡️ sick 🤒, professional 👔, responsibility 📌
Opinion Question ❓ Should companies force employees to take a minimum number of holidays each year? (Use: firstly. secondly, finally, for these reasons)
✅ Model Answer: Firstly, holidays improve mental health. Secondly, they reduce burnout. Finally, taking regular breaks makes employees more efficient.
Scenario 📱 Your company introduces a “no email after 6 p.m.” rule. Do you agree?
➡️ balance ⚖️, stress 😰, free time 🎮
Roleplay 📞 You call your boss to ask for an extra day off. Be polite but firm.
➡️ request 🙏, urgent 🚨, understanding 🤝
Scenario ✈️ You’ve been working hard all year. Your company offers an extra week off. How do you react?
➡️ relax 🏖️, motivation 💡, company 🏢
Opinion Question ❓ Do you think working from home reduces presenteeism? Why or why not? (Use: in some cases, however, as a result)
✅ Model Answer: In some cases, remote work allows people to rest and recover more easily. However, many employees still feel pressure to stay online all day.
Vocabulary 🔍 When a company allows workers to choose when to start and finish their working hours.
➡️ flexible working hours ⏰
Scenario 🕒 A colleague is always late but never takes a day off. How do you feel?
➡️ fairness ⚖️, schedule 📅, team 👥
Dilemma 🌍 In your country, most people don’t use all their vacation days. Should they?
➡️ culture 🌍, rest 💤, benefits 🎁
Roleplay 🧑💼 You are an HR manager. Convince employees to take care of their health.
➡️ support 🙌, balance ⚖️, well-being 🌱
Dilemma 🤔 You’re sick but have to present at a meeting. Do you go or stay home?
➡️ decision 🧠, risk ⚠️, success 🌟
Multiple Choice 🕒 Which policy helps employees rest better?
weekend calls
unpaid overtime
mandatory breaks
24/7 email access
Multiple Choice 🌍 Which workplace trend is becoming more popular worldwide?
60-hour weeks
Working while ill
Unlimited holidays
No coffee breaks
Multiple Choice 🛑 What is the MAIN danger of presenteeism?
Work quality decreases
Employees gossip more
People take too many holidays
It increases salaries
Dilemma 🛏️ You are tired after a long week. Do you push through or ask for a day off?
➡️ health ❤️, energy ⚡, priority 📌
Vocabulary 🔍 Time off work given to a new mother or father.
➡️ maternity/paternity leave 👶
Opinion Question ❓ Should companies give employees a paid “mental health day”? (Use: on the one hand, on the other hand, nevertheless)
✅ Model Answer: On the one hand, it encourages staff to take care of their well-being. On the other hand, some employers may worry about abuse.