商务英语阅读课件商务英语阅读unit 3.ppt

1. Whats the authors idea of “saying the right things”? 2. What does an employer do to make employees take in their layoff? 3. Why is handling layoffs on a T uesday or Wednesday goo for employees? ? 1. Be direct in telling people the company can no longer employ them and explain in detail the financial hardship causing the need for layoffs. At the same time, refrain from talking about other employees situations. ? 2. The employer can present laid-off employees with written materials explaining the terms of their layoff, including any severance or other benefits they qualify for . ? 3. People can immediately do something about their job situation, such as contact a career counselor or prospective employer . Otherwise , they may just spend the weekend ruminating over the bad news. ? If You Fire People, Dont Be a Jerk About It Structure Analysis Part I Introduction The author takes Mark Eckleys experience as an example to lead in some suggestions on how bosses can fire people in a proper way . Part II Say the right things ? 1. Be direct in telling people that they are fired and telling them the reasons in detail---it is not their fault. ? 2. Refrain from talking about other employees situations , which could raise question of fairness. ? 3. Give them time to react .In addition , show sympathy and regret for the situation. Part III Help them move on ? 1. Present a list of possible resources ? 2. Timing Friday-gives everybody a chance to decompress. T uesday Wednesday-can immediately do something about their job situation. Part IV Allow for transtion ? 1. Give them some time---even a few weeks---to announce their departure to colleagues and plan their next move. ? 2. T ake Paul Silviss experience as an example to show us the importance of letting them leave with self-esteem Notes on Text A 1. Executive coaches say small-business owners in particular could use a lesson or two in easing the pain, since they often dont h