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The document provides a comprehensive vocabulary list related to business English, covering topics such as corporate structure, employment terms, workplace culture, employee benefits, leave policies, and HR vocabulary. It also includes explanations of a 401(k) retirement plan, matching definitions, fill-in-the-blank exercises, and multiple-choice questions to reinforce understanding. Additionally, it features an answer key for the exercises.

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Uber and Employee Benefits - Full Activity

The document provides a comprehensive vocabulary list related to business English, covering topics such as corporate structure, employment terms, workplace culture, employee benefits, leave policies, and HR vocabulary. It also includes explanations of a 401(k) retirement plan, matching definitions, fill-in-the-blank exercises, and multiple-choice questions to reinforce understanding. Additionally, it features an answer key for the exercises.

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Business English

VOCABULARY BUILDING:

🔹 Companies & Corporate Structure

 Corporation

 Enterprise

 Startup

 Subsidiary

 Headquarters

 Branch

 Stakeholder

 Shareholder

 Board of Directors

 CEO (Chief Executive Officer)

 CFO (Chief Financial Officer)

 Manager

 Executive

 Department

 Division

 Merger

 Acquisition

🔹 Employers & Employment Terms

 Employer

 Employee

 Workforce

 Staff

 Recruit

 Hire

 Onboard
 Layoff

 Termination

 Resignation

 Dismissal

 Contract

 Full-time / Part-time

 Freelance / Contractor

 Intern / Internship

 Job description

 Job opening

 Job offer

 Employment agreement

🔹 Workplace & Office Culture

 Remote work / Telecommuting

 Hybrid model

 In-office

 Workload

 Collaboration

 Teamwork

 Productivity

 Performance

 Goals

 Milestones

 Deadline

 Efficiency

 Workplace policy

 Company culture

 Code of conduct
🔹 Employee Benefits

 Benefits package

 Health insurance

 Dental insurance

 Vision insurance

 Retirement plan / Pension

 401(k)

 Bonus

 Raise / Salary increase

 Promotion

 Stock options

 Equity

 Wellness program

 Gym membership

 Subsidy

 Childcare assistance

🔹 Leave & Time Off

 Paid leave

 Unpaid leave

 Sick leave

 Vacation / Annual leave

 Maternity leave

 Paternity leave

 Parental leave

 Sabbatical

 Personal day

 Comp time (Compensatory time)

 Public holiday

 Leave of absence
🔹 HR & Policy Vocabulary

 Human Resources (HR)

 HR department

 Policy

 Procedure

 Compliance

 Grievance

 Discrimination

 Harassment

 Disciplinary action

 Performance review

 Appraisal

 Promotion criteria

 Exit interview

💼 What is a 401(k)?
A 401(k) is a retirement savings plan offered by many companies in the United States. It helps
employees save money for the future after they stop working.

🧾 How does it work?

Employees choose to put part of their paycheck into the 401(k) plan.

That money is invested (in stocks, mutual funds, etc.).

Many companies also add extra money to the employee’s account — this is called a "match".

The money grows without taxes until the employee retires.

After age 59½, employees can withdraw the money without a penalty.
📘 Example:

“Our company gives a 5% match on 401(k) contributions. It’s a great way to save for
retirement.”

📚 Useful Vocabulary:

Retirement plan – a system to save money for old age

Employer match – extra money the company adds to help you save

Tax-deferred – you pay taxes later, not now

Withdrawal – when you take money out

Penalty – a fine or extra cost if you break the rules (for example, withdrawing money too early)

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NEW VOCABULARY: ACTIVITIES

✏️Part 1: Match the Definition


Instructions: Match the terms in Column A with the correct
definitions in Column B. Write the correct letter next to each
number.

Column A Column B

a) A structured process of helping new employees


1. Resignation
integrate into the company

2. Promotion b) A formal process of leaving a job voluntarily

3. Sabbatical c) An extended break from work, often used for


Column A Column B

study, travel, or rest

d) Being advanced to a higher position, often with


4. Pension
more responsibilities

5. Performance e) A formal assessment of an employee’s


review achievements and areas for growth

6. f) Working remotely, often from home, using


Telecommuting digital communication tools

g) Termination of employment due to budget cuts


7. Layoff
or restructuring

h) A retirement benefit paid out after years of


8. Onboarding
service

🧩 Part 2: Fill in the Blanks


Instructions: Use the words in the box to complete the sentences
with the most appropriate term.
(job offer, employee benefits, maternity leave, freelance, CEO,
deadline, raise, department)
1. After several rounds of interviews, she finally received a
formal __________ from the tech firm.
2. In many countries, __________ is legally protected and lasts
several weeks or months.
3. He works as a __________ consultant, which allows him to take
on projects with flexible hours.
4. The company’s __________ announced a new strategy focused
on global expansion.
5. We’re under pressure to complete the report by Friday—it’s
the final __________.
6. Each __________ has been asked to cut costs by 10% this
quarter.
7. She was thrilled to receive a __________ after exceeding her
sales targets.
8. Private health insurance is one of the most valued __________
offered by the company.

🔄 Part 3: Multiple Choice


Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question.
1. Which of the following is most likely unpaid?
a) Vacation leave
b) Sick leave
c) Sabbatical
d) Parental leave
2. A performance review typically includes:
a) Instructions for new hires
b) Discussion of the employee’s work progress and feedback
c) An offer for a new role in another company
d) A disciplinary meeting
3. A pension is usually:
a) A one-time bonus
b) Part of a health insurance package
c) A retirement income plan provided by the employer
d) A time-off benefit
4. An employee working on short-term projects without a fixed
contract is a:
a) Shareholder
b) Freelancer
c) Director
d) Stakeholder

✅ Answer Key
Part 1: Match the Definition
1 – b
2 – d
3 – c
4 – h
5 – e
6 – f
7 – g
8 – a
Part 2: Fill in the Blanks
1. job offer
2. maternity leave
3. freelance
4. CEO
5. deadline
6. department
7. raise
8. employee benefits
Part 3: Multiple Choice
1. c) Sabbatical
2. b) Discussion of the employee’s work progress and feedback
3. c) A retirement income plan provided by the employer
4. b) Freelancer

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