UNIT 8 Understanding Workplace Terms

What is flexitime?

• Flexitime is a flexible work schedule that allows employees to choose their working hours.

• A type of vacation policy for employees.

• A system that restricts employee working hours.

• A mandatory overtime work schedule.

Define dress-down Fridays.

• Dress-down Fridays are casual dress days in the workplace, typically on Fridays.

• Dress-down Fridays are mandatory formal dress days.

• Dress-down Fridays occur on Mondays instead of Fridays.

• Dress-down Fridays are days when employees must wear uniforms.

What does paternity leave refer to?

• Paternity leave is time off for fathers after the birth or adoption of a child.

• Leave for employees to care for sick relatives

• A vacation for parents before the baby arrives

• Time off for mothers after childbirth

Explain the term desperation.

• An overwhelming sense of clarity and purpose.

• Desperation is a state of hopelessness and extreme urgency.

• A state of calm and relaxation.

• A feeling of joy and contentment.

What is meant by contention?

• Contention is the process of avoiding competition altogether.

• Contention means to collaborate and work together towards a common goal.

• Contention is the act of competing or struggling for something.

• Contention refers to a peaceful agreement between parties.

Define childcare facilities.

• Childcare facilities are unregulated home environments for babysitting.

• Childcare facilities are primarily for elderly care.

• Childcare facilities are only for children over the age of 5.

• Childcare facilities are organized settings that provide care and education for young children.

How does flexitime benefit employees?

• Flexitime restricts employees to fixed work hours.

• Flexitime leads to increased stress and burnout.

• Flexitime benefits employees by providing flexibility in work hours, enhancing work-life balance and job satisfaction.

• Flexitime eliminates the need for communication among team members.

What are the typical features of dress-down Fridays?

• Only business suits allowed

• Formal attire required

• No denim or casual wear permitted

• Casual clothing, relaxed atmosphere, jeans and t-shirts allowed.

Why is paternity leave important?

• Paternity leave is unnecessary for child development.

• Paternity leave is primarily for financial compensation.

• Paternity leave is only for fathers who are unemployed.

• Paternity leave is important for bonding, supporting recovery, promoting equality, and enhancing family well-being.

How do childcare facilities support working parents?

• Childcare facilities support working parents by providing safe care, flexible hours, and educational activities for their children.

• Childcare facilities focus solely on nap times for children.

• Childcare facilities require parents to work from home.

• Childcare facilities only provide meals for children.