Part One : Interview

Interlocutor's Questions

(1)  Do you ever feel overworked?  (Why? /Why not?)

(2)  What problems do staff usually have when they are under the burden of a heavy workload?

(3)  Do you think companies should provide sports facilities for their staff?  (Why?)

(4)  What types of sports do you like watching or playing?  (Why?)

Part Two : Mini-presentation

What's important when...? Coping with a heavy workload

•   Benefits system

•   Time management

Part Three:  Collaborative Task and Discussion

Addressing the Problem of Overwork

Yourmanager has noticed the signs that employees in your company are overburdened with heavy workloads. You have been asked to make suggestions about how to improve this situation Discuss the situation together, and decide;

•   what signs of overwork do the staff show

•   what measures should be taken to reduce stress at work

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Follow-up Questions

( 1 )   What facilities should companies provide in workplace to alleviate stress at work?

(2)   How important is it for employees to have time outside work?

(3)   What other options are available to balance employees' work and life?

(4)   Do you think time management helps to reduce stress at work?  (Why?)

(5)   What are the major pay-backs of reducing stress of the overworked staff?

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