Listeners weigh in on a call about what language to use with a co-worker who continually apologizes for being late, but doesn’t change their behavior. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “More Things To Say To A Late Coworker” Here’s...
mileurista n.— «In Spain, a generation of young people is entering the workplace with few benefits or protections, often moving between temporary contracts so that employers can avoid the country’s onerous employment laws. The media have dubbed...
sticky-wage theory n.— «The reason is something called the sticky-wage theory. Economists have long been puzzled by the fact that most businesses simply will not cut their workers’ pay, even in a downturn. Businesses routinely lay off 10 percent of...
Generation 600 n.— «In Spain, a generation of young people is entering the workplace with few benefits or protections, often moving between temporary contracts so that employers can avoid the country’s onerous employment laws. The media have dubbed...
insourcing n.— «Under the Aer Lingus deal workers who returned to the airline would have to operate on the basis of full flexibility and mobility within and between departments, buildings and work locations.…For unions, such leave-and-return...
phone boot n.—Gloss: An informal location for recharging a cell phone or paying to place a phone call on another person’s phone. Note: A play on “phone booth” and “boot,” the rear storage compartment of a motor vehicle (US: trunk). «In Abuja, the...
