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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In many cases, employees who work in retail establishments have to deal with unpredictable work schedules. Studies show that such scheduling affects both workers and companies negatively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover how fair scheduling practices improve employee well-being and retail sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article below and be ready to answer the questions that follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.optimistdaily.com\/2022\/06\/fair-scheduling-practices-boost-retail-sales-and-employee-well-being\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. How do you understand the phrase \u201cto make ends meet<\/span>\u201d? Use it in a sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This intense variation in work time can often lead to retail employees not making ends meet<\/span>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. What does the phrase \u201cebb and flow<\/span>\u201d mean in the sentence below?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sophisticated algorithms designed by operations management researchers are used to schedule workers to match the ebb and flow<\/span> of customer traffic.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Define “clopening<\/span>“. What comes to your mind when you hear this word?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Do you know anyone who works in a retail store? What kind of timetable does this shop follow?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Consider the reasons for unpredictable work schedules in many retail establishments. Do you see it happening in your country?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. According to the article, 19 Gap stores in Chicago and San Francisco increased sales after adopting responsible scheduling practices. What are your thoughts on this?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Talk about your work schedule. Are you satisfied? If not, what would you like to change?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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