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Ford confirmed that it is cutting its workforce in Europe

The carmaker said that 3,800 jobs would go (3 800 miejsc pracy zniknie), accounting for 11% of its staff in the region.

David Malpass has been under fire for dodging questions about climate change.

David Malpass announced his resignation as head of the World Bank, a year before his term expires. Mr Malpass, who was nominated for the job by Donald Trump, has been under fire for dodging questions about climate change

Sales growth in Manhattan now lags behind other parts of New York City.

to spend less money than you did before because you have less money

Earnings per share are up 10% year over year.

In the financial year to date, receipts were up 6.3%.

to take/have a sabbatical She's on sabbatical for six months. sabbatical leave

If you have any queries about your treatment, the doctor will answer them.

Share prices have soared to a new all-time high in a day of frantic trading on the stock market.

The company received a substantial government subsidy.

(people's abilities to communicate with each other and work well together)

Hard skills are objective, quantifiable skills gained through training, school, or work experiences. Hard skills are often usually something that can be taught or learned. For that reason, hard skills can typically be easily proven.

Managers fall into two categories: Theory X and Theory Y

(=giving employees the authority to make decisions without traditional managerial approval)

I heard through the grapevine that he was leaving - is it true?

The September elections are widely seen as a milestone for the future of the country

There have been a lot of job losses recently so morale is fairly low

moving employees from one job to another)

kind and helpful, caring about and respectful