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That's when we need to put the phonel:on the market.Mm, I agree. I think there arc good reasons for choosing September.What about the recommended retail price for the phone? Anythoughts on that?COl TRACK 44 (I = INTERVIEWER, JC = JESSICA COLLING)1:feel at work. Um, the problem with that is that what one person findsM: Hold on a minute. l thought we were talking about the launch date,L:really motivating and it excites them to be able to do their job well,not the price.somebody else might find really, really stressful.OK, Mei, maybe we are moving a little too fast.
Let's get back to theWhat do we see is that actually a high level of continued pressure canpoint. I get the feeling that most of us seem to prefer September, is thatactually sometimes spill over into feelings of stress. So, although youcorrect?might be quite, um . . . you're doing quite well at managing stress forC/W: Yeah.a long period of time, actually if it continues without any break, thenM: Mmm, maybe.l:OK, we're agreed.
The launch is in September. Now, what about price?Wan, I asked you to bring us ideas about this.W: l know we've set a price, but we should think again. I think it shouldl:be about 900 Hong Kong dollars.actually people sometimes tip over into feeling very stressed.COl TRACK 45 (I = INTERVIEWER, JC = JESSICA COLLING)1:everybody has a different sense of what works for them. However,Ah. And your reasons?companies can really help by being flexible in how they expect staff towork. For example, if somebody doesn't like travelling in rush hour,lt retails at just over 1,000 Hong Kong dollars.
If we sell at 900, we'll beyou know, perhaps they could come in a little bit early and leave a littleundercutting them by 10 per cent. So, we'll have a big price advantagebit early. And other examples might be, just making sure that peopleat the start of our launch.don't feel that they have to stay late, just because their boss is workingGood. We need to be sharp on pricing. Now, what sales outlets do youthink we should target, Wan?W: No problem there.
We could start with the specialist mobile-phonestores and big department stores. After that, we could look at otherdistribution channels. You know, stations, airports - that sort of thing.late.COl TRACK 46 (I = INTERVIEWER, JC = JESSICA COLLING)I: Do you find that men and women deal with stress differently?JC: What we do sec is that women tend to experience higher levels ofstress, or at least report higher levels of stress. We're not sure exactlyL: Right. Sounds 0 K to me. Everyone happy with Wan's suggestions?M/C/W: Yeah.
I Fine. I Great.why this is. It could quite possibly be because women tend to havemore responsibility in the home as well, so actually managing theCOl TRACK 42 (OS = OILIP SINGH, JF = JANE FERGUSON)OS: You know,Jane, l'm really looking forward to choosing the winner ofhome, looking after children. So they have many more sources ofpressure in their life and therefore are more likely to feel stressedthis competition.
It seems to be creating enormous interest all over thebecause of that.world.1l1e other possibility is that women are perhaps more open about theirJF: Yes, a lot of people have asked for application forms. What arc youfeelings and therefore feel more comfortable in reporting, you know,looking for? I mean, how will you judge the projects?OS: There are three things that are really important. They'll help me tomake up my mind. The winner will have to come up with a great ideafor an attraction. It'll have to be something different, a bit unusual,feeling under pressure and . .
. or feeling stressed.COl TRACK 47 (B = BRIDGET, 0 = OANIELLE, K = KEVIN)B: OK, let's talk about the staffs health and fitness. Last year, days lostincreased by over IS per cent because ofsickness and absenteeism.but linked in some way to the culture of the community or country.·n1at can't go on. We've got to do something about it. Any suggestions,It could be anything, as long as it's exciting: a museum, an artgallery, a theme park or a research-study centre.
The possibilities areendless. I want people to use their imagination, that's the idea of theDanielle?0: Well, I think we should carry out a survey, find out why staff are sostressed and unhealthy. 1l1at'd help. At least we'd know what thecompetition.jf: l see. What else will be important?OS: Well, the new attraction must provide an enjoyable experience forvisitors. 1l1ey should really enjoy the visit and talk about it with theirfriends afterwards.problems arc.
I have another idea. Why don't we encourage stafftokeep fit? How about paying for their subscription to a gym if they go,say, twice or more a week?B: Mmm, that's an interesting idea. But it could be a bit costly. Whatjf: Can you give an example?about staff who have a very heavy workload? What should we do toOS: Well, l was very impressed with the Kennedy Museum in Boston.There was a replica of the Oval Office when John F. Kennedy washelp them?1(: Um, we could hire more stafffor them, give them an assistant.
Youknow, some of them even work at the weekend. How about banningpresident. There arc a lot of interesting exhibits, including the rockingstan· from working at weekends - that'd solve the problem. TI1ey'd havechair he used to sit in.JF: Sounds fascinating. I'll visit it ifl ever get to that part of the world.OS: One other thing that's important, Jane. I want the new attractionmore time to relax then, wouldn't they?B:1l1ey get really stressed when they get st·uck in traffic jams. Andcontribute financially to other facilities that the community needs.
Itmothers with young children find it difficult to get to work on time.shouldn't have to receive local government funds once it's been set up.The winner will have to come up with lots of ideas on how it can makemoney. l want it to be a commercial proposition.What do we do about them, Kevin?I<:Why don't we introduce flexitime for parents with young children?I think we should offer it to our admin stan· and maybe to some stafl'inU N IT 5 STRESSother departments. Also, perhaps some stan· could work from home.B: Mmm, yes . . . interesting ideas.COl TRACK 43 (I = INTERVIEWER, JC = JESSICA COLLING)0:What are the usual causes of stress at work?JC: 1here are lots of things that can make people feel under pressure atwork - for e--xample, having too much to do, not feeling in control,and also not having good relationships with the people that they workwith.
All of these things can build up, and when pressure gets too1:I suppose we could do that. It's something to consider. You know,there's been a lot of complaints lately from staff who drive to work.to make money. It must be self-financing. If it makes money, it can1:How can companies help their staffto achieve a work-life balance?JC: \.York-life balance is an interesting question, um, because again,W: Well, simply, our main competitor brought out a smartphone recently.L:How much stress at work can be considered normal?JC: It's difll cult to say really what's a normal level of stress for somebody tomuch, it spills over into feelings of stress.How docs your company help businesses to deal with stress?I've got a good suggestion, Kevin.K: Mm-hm. Go ahead.0:Well, it might be a good idea to set up a counselling service, witha professional counsellor.
StaA· could go there and talk about theirproblems. Oh yes, and another idea I've just thought of, why not letstaff change duties and roles from time to time? To give them a bit ofvariety in their work.B: Mm, I think this needs further thought. Let's meet tomorrow, sametime, and try to come up with a plan to improve the stafl''s healthand fitness.157Scanned for Agus SuwantoAUDIO SCRIPTSCOl TRACK 48 (B = B RIDGET, 0 = OANIELLE, K = KEVIN)0:I think we should definitely pay staff's subscriptions to the sportscentre. lf they were litter, they wouldn't be sick so often and take daysoff work. And they'd work harder if they were healthier.B: Mm, I don't know, Danielle. It would be popular, but it could beexpensive.
What do you think, Kevin?Cl: Well, it all looks very good, doesn't it?C2: Yes, it docs.E:So, are you ready to order?C:1:.:Yes, is there anything you recommend?Well, the fish is very good today.Well, as a starter, I'd like the soup, and then to follow, I'll have theK: I think I agree with you, Bridget.
It'd cost a lot, and attendance wouldbe diflicult to monitor. I mean, we couldn't check each week to seeif the stall"were attending the sports centre. \.Ve'rc not Big Brother,checking up on staA" all the time.0: Yes, but we could get over that problem somehow. The sports centrehas great facilities - a big pool, a squash dub, hairdressing salon ...B: Yeah, you're right.
Its facilities are fantastic. Also, it has some restrooms, with ergonomic furniture where people can just relax and chatto each other. It's very relaxing there. Our staff would get to know eachother better.0: Exactly. It would really help staff to be more healthy, um, improvecommunications and save the company money- i n the long run,anyway.salmon with ...C.l11ank you very much.
That was very good.E: And would you like to see the dessert menu?C: Er, no, I don't think so. Just some coffee, I think ... and the bill, please.E: Yes, certainly. Very good, sir.• � ol. ...Cl: Well, that was really good. l'll lcave a good tip.C2: Yes, we should. It's excellent here.
We must come again.COl TRACK 51 (I = INTERVIEWER, CB = CHRIS BRUTON)hCan you tell us about your company?CB: My company is the Cavendish Consultancy. It is a corporateentertainment and corporate event company, based in West London. ltK: I can't agree with you there, Danielle. I'm not sure it's a good idea.operates in all sports, show business and performing arts, mainly in theSurely, it's not our responsibility to encourage staff to go to a sportsUnited Kingdom, but we also tender for overseas events, which givesclub? l11ey should go there because they want to be fit and in goodus the opportunity to spread our knowledge and skills and expertisehealth. It's their responsibility, not ours. We don't want to run theirlives for them.0: Mm, I don't know, I still think it's a good idea.
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