FY2024 ラジオビジネス英語Lesson（７７）

Theme

キャリア志向について議論する。

Michio and Emma's conversation turns to the career aspirations of local employees in the U.K.
Michio is surprised by Emma's unexpected statement.

Listening point

What additional offerings does the head office provide for overseas employees aside from training?

They provide opportunities to work in Tokyo.

Business scene

Emotional connection, that's that.
What about their career development?

The training in Tokyo plays an important role in motivating our staff.
It helps them understand the organization and the activities at the head office.

That's great to hear.
We're planning to expand training opportunities for overseas employees at HQ even further.
And we're actively offering chances to work in Tokyo as well.

Regarding internal job offers for head office positions, the idea is appealing to certain individuals but not to everyone.
Honestly for others, it may not be as enticing as those in Tokyo think.

Are you suggesting that people in London aren't interested in working in Tokyo?
Actually, we received numerous applications from our Asian base.
 

Words and phrases

That's that: その話はおしまい。
play a role: 役割を果たす。
HQ: 本社。headquartersの略。
enticing: 魅力的な。
numerous: 沢山の。

Business phrase of the day

The training in Tokyo plays an important role in motivating our staff.
東京での研修は社員のモチベーションを高める上で重要な役割を果たしています。

ファイナンシャルプランニングは将来の安定を確かなものにする上で重要な役割を果たします。
Financial planning plays an important role in securing a stable future.

再生可能エネルギーは気候変動に取り組む上で重要な役割を果たします。
Renewable energy plays an important role in tackling climate change.

Alternative expressions

play an important role の違う表現

The training in Tokyo is instrumental in motivating our staff.
The training in Tokyo is vital in fostering motivation among our staff.

Upgrade your communication skills

テーマ：言いにくいことを伝える。

The training consisted more of listening to lectures than of being interactive. And some of the participants may have felt that their opinions weren't listened to very well.

Surprisingly, the board members also showed up at the welcome reception, but they were only in the venue for the first 5 minutes and had left before the participants realized it. The participants said it would've been better if they had had the opportunity to speak to them directly.