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Vocabulario para IELTS General (Puntuación 8-9) - Vida de oficina

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la vida en la oficina que son necesarias para el examen IELTS de capacitación general.

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (8-9)
quorum
[Sustantivo]

the minimum number of people that must be present for a meeting to officially begin or for decisions to be made

quórum

quórum

Ex: It 's important to achieve quorum during meetings to ensure that decisions are made with the input of a representative group of stakeholders .
in-tray
[Sustantivo]

a tray-like object on an office desk, where incoming tasks or documents are placed for someone to deal with

bandeja de entrada

bandeja de entrada

out-tray
[Sustantivo]

a tray-like object on an office desk, where completed tasks or documents are put before filing or further processing

bandeja de salida

bandeja de salida

sweatshop
[Sustantivo]

a workplace, particularly one in which people produce clothing items, with poor conditions where workers are paid very low wages

taller clandestino

taller clandestino

Ex: Government regulations and international agreements play a crucial role in addressing the issue sweatshop labor and protecting the rights of workers .
roster
[Sustantivo]

a list or plan showing assignments or duties for individuals or groups over a specified period

lista de tareas, programación

lista de tareas, programación

Ex: The coach adjusted roster to accommodate injured players and to optimize the team 's performance for the upcoming match .
to lay off
[Verbo]

to dismiss employees due to financial difficulties or reduced workload

despedir

despedir

Ex: The restaurant laying off 20 waiters and waitresses due to the slow summer season .

(of an organization or company) to reduce the number of employees, often as a means of cutting costs or increasing efficiency

reducir personal, hacer recortes de personal

reducir personal, hacer recortes de personal

Ex: The company 's decision downsize was met with criticism from employees and unions , who protested against job cuts and demanded better severance packages .
to convene
[Verbo]

to meet or bring together a group of people for an official meeting

reunirse

reunirse

Ex: The convenes every Monday morning to review the project progress .

to prevent one's employees from working until they accept new policies or conditions

cerrar, bloquear

cerrar, bloquear

Ex: The restaurant locked out their staff after they refused to work longer hours for the same pay .

to force one's employee to retire or leave work and give them a payment

jubilar a, pensionar a

jubilar a, pensionar a

Ex: The military pensions off soldiers who have reached a certain age or sustained injuries , ensuring they receive ongoing support .
to skive
[Verbo]

to avoid fulfilling a responsibility by staying away from work

esquivar, faltar

esquivar, faltar

Ex: Despite his efforts skive off chores , his parents always found out and made sure he completed them .

to do business with another person or company

negociar

negociar

Ex: During the meeting , the two companies agreed transact a significant merger deal , marking a new era of collaboration .

to reduce the expenses of one's company by dismissing a number of employees from their job

recortar

recortar

Ex: After the unexpected financial losses , the organization had no choice but retrench its expansion plans and consolidate existing resources .
to sack
[Verbo]

to dismiss someone from their job

despedir, echar

despedir, echar

Ex: Over the years , the organization sacked employees when necessary .

to come up with solutions for challenges and difficulties in an organization or company

solucionar problemas, resolver dificultades

solucionar problemas, resolver dificultades

Ex: Project managers are troubleshooting delays to meet project deadlines .

to record one's arrival at work by using a timekeeping system, usually involving the use of a clock or electronic device

fichar, marcar la entrada

fichar, marcar la entrada

Ex: It 's essential to remember clock in accurately to ensure proper payment for hours worked .

to record the time of one's departure from work

fichar la salida, marcar la salida

fichar la salida, marcar la salida

Ex: Due to the flexibility of the job , remote workers often appreciate the ability clock out after completing their tasks rather than adhering to a strict schedule .

to manually register the time of one's arrival at work by pushing a button on a machine

fichar, marcar la entrada

fichar, marcar la entrada

Ex: It 's important punch in and out correctly to ensure you get paid for all the hours you work .

to manually register the time of one's departure from work by pushing a button on a machine

fichar, marcar salida

fichar, marcar salida

Ex: Remember punch out properly to ensure your work hours are accurately tracked and reflected on your paycheck .
organogram
[Sustantivo]

a diagrammatic representation of the hierarchical structure of an organization

organigrama, diagrama organizacional

organigrama, diagrama organizacional

Ex: During the strategic planning session , the management team used organogram to identify areas for improvement and to streamline decision-making processes .
hybrid working
[Sustantivo]

a model where employees split their time between working from home and working on-site

trabajo híbrido, trabajo combinado

trabajo híbrido, trabajo combinado

Ex: The transition to hybrid working may require organizations to invest in technology infrastructure and redefine policies and procedures to ensure smooth operations.
exit interview
[Sustantivo]

a discussion with a departing employee to understand their reasons for leaving and gain feedback on their experience with the organization

entrevista de salida, entrevista de despedida

entrevista de salida, entrevista de despedida

Ex: exit interviews demonstrates a commitment to employee engagement and can help foster a positive employer brand .
to liaise
[Verbo]

to establish a communication or cooperation which links parties or organizations

coordinar, establecer comunicación

coordinar, establecer comunicación

Ex: The sales team liaise with the production department to communicate customer feedback and ensure that product improvements are made accordingly .

to clear one's debt

liquidar

liquidar

Ex: After selling off his assets , he was able liquidate his debt .
to onboard
[Verbo]

to integrate and familiarize a new employee or user with a system or organization

integrar, iniciar

integrar, iniciar

Ex: Our onboards customers with a simple , step-by-step tutorial .
logistics
[Sustantivo]

the management of supplying labor and materials as needed for an operation or task

logística

logística

Ex: In disaster relief effortslogistics plays a critical role in mobilizing resources and deploying personnel to affected areas in a timely manner .

the division within an organization responsible for the day-to-day management and execution of its core business functions

departamento de operaciones, área de operaciones

departamento de operaciones, área de operaciones

Ex: In manufacturing companies , operations department is responsible for optimizing production processes , minimizing downtime , and meeting production targets .

a division within an organization responsible for ensuring that processes, systems, and products meet established quality and compliance standards

departamento de aseguramiento, departamento de garantía

departamento de aseguramiento, departamento de garantía

Ex: The assurance department may also be involved in conducting audits and assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
blue Monday
[Sustantivo]

a day of low motivation or sadness, commonly occurring at the start of the workweek due to the weekend ending

lunes triste, lunes melancólico

lunes triste, lunes melancólico

Ex: Blue Monday is often when I feel the least motivated.
hot desk
[Sustantivo]

a shared workspace in an office, available for use by any employee on a first-come, first-served basis, rather than being assigned to a particular individual

espacio de trabajo compartido, mesa caliente

espacio de trabajo compartido, mesa caliente

Ex: With the rise of remote work and flexible schedules, hot desks have become a popular option for modern workplaces seeking to optimize space and resources.
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