Pledger, Pat
English for Human Resources / Pat Pledger. - 1st ed. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2007. - 80 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. + 1 MultiROM - Oxford Business English Express .
Accompanying "MultiROM" also includes audio tracks that can be played on a conventional CD player. Interactive exercises require a computer.
Includes a glossary, appendices and transcript.
"English for Human Resources is part of the EXPRESS SERIES. It is the ideal quick course for HR and recruitment professionals who need English for their jobs. It can be used to supplement a regular coursebook, on its own, as a stand-alone intensive specialist course, or for self-study. Before you next appraise or recruit in an international context refer to English for Human Resources to help you prepare.
Key Features of the Book:
Realistic conversations and meetings presenting phrases and vocabulary in context
Authentic HR documents and letters
USEFUL LANGUAGE boxes offering tips and key language for specific HR tasks
DID YOU KNOW? boxes addressing cultural issues
STARTER feature with motivating warm-up activities
OUTPUT feature at the end of each unit offering optional listening and reading activities to encourage discussion and reflection
Appendix with answer key, transcript, model letters, and useful phrases and vocabulary
Key Features of the MultiROML
Realistic listening extracts
Interactive exercises to practise useful phrases, vocabulary, and communication
A-Z wordlist and other helpful reference documents" (Book Cover). CONTENTS:
1. Recruitment
Topics:
- Job description
- Person specification
- Recruitment sources and advertising
Useful language and skills: The language of job descriptions; Exchanging information; Making suggestions; Agreeing and disagreeing
2. Selection
Topics:
- Job advertisements
- A curriculum vitae
- The job interview
- Ageism
Useful language and skills: Arranging an appointment; The language of interview questioning; Establishing rapport
3. Employee relations
Topics:
- Employment contracts
- Disciplinary and grievance procedures
- Health and safety at work - stress and workplace injuries
Useful language and skills: The language of contracts; Writing offer and rejection letters; Giving and requesting information
4. HR development
Topics:
- HR development practices
- Dealing with staff problems
- Appraisal interviews and reports
- Training courses
- Equal opportunities and diversity
Useful language and skills: Making recommendations; The language of appraisal interviews (diplomatic language, softening disagreement)
5. Reward and remuneration
Topics:
- Salaries and fringe benefits
- Salary reviews
Useful language and skills: Asking for and giving feedback; Clarifying; agreeing and disagreeing interrupting; Talking about figures and numbers
6. Industrial relations
Topics:
- The role of trade unions
- Labour relations
- A wage negotiation
Useful language and skills: The language of negotiating (persuading, bargaining)
Appendix:
Test yourself
Partner Files Partner A
Partner Files Partner B
Answer key
Transcripts
Model letters
Useful phrases and vocabulary
Intended for HR and recruitment professionals who need English for their jobs.
Intermediate B1 (CEFR)
9780194579049 (Student Book with MultiROM)
English language --Self-instruction.
English language--Business English--Textbooks for foreign speakers.
English language--Study and teaching.--Usage
Personnel management--Terminology.
English for Human Resources / Pat Pledger. - 1st ed. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2007. - 80 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. + 1 MultiROM - Oxford Business English Express .
Accompanying "MultiROM" also includes audio tracks that can be played on a conventional CD player. Interactive exercises require a computer.
Includes a glossary, appendices and transcript.
"English for Human Resources is part of the EXPRESS SERIES. It is the ideal quick course for HR and recruitment professionals who need English for their jobs. It can be used to supplement a regular coursebook, on its own, as a stand-alone intensive specialist course, or for self-study. Before you next appraise or recruit in an international context refer to English for Human Resources to help you prepare.
Key Features of the Book:
Realistic conversations and meetings presenting phrases and vocabulary in context
Authentic HR documents and letters
USEFUL LANGUAGE boxes offering tips and key language for specific HR tasks
DID YOU KNOW? boxes addressing cultural issues
STARTER feature with motivating warm-up activities
OUTPUT feature at the end of each unit offering optional listening and reading activities to encourage discussion and reflection
Appendix with answer key, transcript, model letters, and useful phrases and vocabulary
Key Features of the MultiROML
Realistic listening extracts
Interactive exercises to practise useful phrases, vocabulary, and communication
A-Z wordlist and other helpful reference documents" (Book Cover). CONTENTS:
1. Recruitment
Topics:
- Job description
- Person specification
- Recruitment sources and advertising
Useful language and skills: The language of job descriptions; Exchanging information; Making suggestions; Agreeing and disagreeing
2. Selection
Topics:
- Job advertisements
- A curriculum vitae
- The job interview
- Ageism
Useful language and skills: Arranging an appointment; The language of interview questioning; Establishing rapport
3. Employee relations
Topics:
- Employment contracts
- Disciplinary and grievance procedures
- Health and safety at work - stress and workplace injuries
Useful language and skills: The language of contracts; Writing offer and rejection letters; Giving and requesting information
4. HR development
Topics:
- HR development practices
- Dealing with staff problems
- Appraisal interviews and reports
- Training courses
- Equal opportunities and diversity
Useful language and skills: Making recommendations; The language of appraisal interviews (diplomatic language, softening disagreement)
5. Reward and remuneration
Topics:
- Salaries and fringe benefits
- Salary reviews
Useful language and skills: Asking for and giving feedback; Clarifying; agreeing and disagreeing interrupting; Talking about figures and numbers
6. Industrial relations
Topics:
- The role of trade unions
- Labour relations
- A wage negotiation
Useful language and skills: The language of negotiating (persuading, bargaining)
Appendix:
Test yourself
Partner Files Partner A
Partner Files Partner B
Answer key
Transcripts
Model letters
Useful phrases and vocabulary
Intended for HR and recruitment professionals who need English for their jobs.
Intermediate B1 (CEFR)
9780194579049 (Student Book with MultiROM)
English language --Self-instruction.
English language--Business English--Textbooks for foreign speakers.
English language--Study and teaching.--Usage
Personnel management--Terminology.