FY2024 ラジオビジネス英語Lesson（７３）

Theme

ロンドンの人事責任者に会う。

Michio is traveling to London to discuss the global HR structure.
He prepares for the meetings over lunch with Ema, the local HR manager.

Listening point

What kind of challenges is Ema facing?

She's facing challenges with retaining global talent.

Business scene

Here we are, the Tate modern restaurant.

Wow!
What a view!
We can see Saint Paul's Cathedral across the Thames right in front of us.
I visited the art gallery a few times, but I've never dined at this restaurant.

I'm glad you like the view.
Not bad on a sunny day, right?

Yes, it's breathtaking.
I wish we could relax and discuss art for a while, but we have to prepare for the meeting with the CEO.

Yes, back to reality.

So, Ema.
It seems like you're facing challenges with retaining global talent.

Yes, unfortunately.
The competition is intense, and we’re constantly under pressure to keep our top talent.

Words and phrases

across: ～の向こう側に。
dine: 食事をする。(dine out: 外食する。)
breathtaking: 息をのむ様な。
face challenges: 課題に直面する。
retain: 維持する。持ち続ける。
talent: 人材。
under pressure: 重圧のもとに。プレッシャーにさらされて。

Business phrase of the day

We're constantly under pressure to keep our top talent.
常にトップの人材を引き留めなければ、というプレッシャーにさらされています。

その野球選手はプレッシャーに強く、大事な場面で最高なパフォーマンスを発揮します。
The baseball player excels under pressure, delivering his best performances in crucial moments.

私のチームは厳しい期限を守らなければならない、というプレッシャーにさらされていました。
My team was under pressure to meet the tight deadline.

Alternative expressions

under pressureの違う表現

We constantly feel the weight to keep our top performers.
feel the weight: 重圧を感じる。

The pressure is always on to retain our most valuable staff.

Upgrade your communication skills

テーマ：上手に本題に入る。

Jane Austen? She is one of my favorite authors. We need at least an hour to talk about that. So, let's save it for lunch.

Oh, that theme park. I was hoping to go with my family too. Tell me a bit about it after the meeting.

Wow, meditation and yoga holiday in Sri Lanka. I'm very interested, so tell me more about it later.