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Woordenschat voor IELTS General (Score 8-9) - Kantoorleven

Hier leert u enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met het kantoorleven en die nodig zijn voor het General Training IELTS-examen.

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

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

quorum, quorumvereiste

quorum, quorumvereiste

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

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

invoermap, inbox

invoermap, inbox

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out-tray
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

uitgangs tray, uitgang tray

uitgangs tray, uitgang tray

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sweatshop
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

sweatshop, knutselatelier

sweatshop, knutselatelier

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

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

rooster, lijst

rooster, lijst

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

to dismiss employees due to financial difficulties or reduced workload

ontslagen, afvloeiingen

ontslagen, afvloeiingen

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

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

afslanken, inkrimpen

afslanken, inkrimpen

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

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

bijeenroepen, samenkomen

bijeenroepen, samenkomen

Ex: The convenes every Monday morning to review the project progress .
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to lock out
[werkwoord]

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

de werknemers buitensluiten, de werknemers buitensluiten totdat ze de nieuwe voorwaarden accepteren

de werknemers buitensluiten, de werknemers buitensluiten totdat ze de nieuwe voorwaarden accepteren

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

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

met pensioen sturen, afsluiten voor pensioen

met pensioen sturen, afsluiten voor pensioen

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

to avoid fulfilling a responsibility by staying away from work

zich ziek melden, afhaken

zich ziek melden, afhaken

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

to do business with another person or company

transacteren, zaken doen

transacteren, zaken doen

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

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

inkrimpen, snijden in

inkrimpen, snijden in

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

to dismiss someone from their job

ontslaan, wegsturen

ontslaan, wegsturen

Ex: Over the years , the organization sacked employees when necessary .
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to troubleshoot
[werkwoord]

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

problemen oplossen, onderdelen oplossen

problemen oplossen, onderdelen oplossen

Ex: Project managers are troubleshooting delays to meet project deadlines .
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to clock in
[werkwoord]

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

inklokken, afklokken

inklokken, afklokken

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

to record the time of one's departure from work

uitklokken, afmelden

uitklokken, afmelden

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 .
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to punch in
[werkwoord]

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

inklokken, aanwezigheid registreren

inklokken, aanwezigheid registreren

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

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

afmelden, uitklokken

afmelden, uitklokken

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

a diagrammatic representation of the hierarchical structure of an organization

organogram, organisatiegrafiek

organogram, organisatiegrafiek

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

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

hybride werken, hybride werkmodel

hybride werken, hybride werkmodel

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

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

afscheidsgesprek, vertrekgesprek

afscheidsgesprek, vertrekgesprek

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

to establish a communication or cooperation which links parties or organizations

samenwerken, contact onderhouden

samenwerken, contact onderhouden

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

to clear one's debt

liquideren, aflossen

liquideren, aflossen

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

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

inwerken, introductie geven

inwerken, introductie geven

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

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

logistiek, logistiek beheer

logistiek, logistiek beheer

Ex: In disaster relief effortslogistics plays a critical role in mobilizing resources and deploying personnel to affected areas in a timely manner .
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operations department
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

operatieafdeling, operations afdeling

operatieafdeling, operations afdeling

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

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

afdeling kwaliteitszorg, afdeling assurance

afdeling kwaliteitszorg, afdeling assurance

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

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

deprimerende maandag, somberheids maandag

deprimerende maandag, somberheids maandag

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

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

flexwerkplek, hotdesk

flexwerkplek, hotdesk

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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