Unit5 Part Three（课件）-《商务英语》同步教学（北京邮电大学出版社）

Unit 5 Workplace 目录 CONTENT Starting-up Part One Reading and Critical Thinking Part Three Listening and Speaking Part Two Grammar Part Four Project Part Six Practical Writing Part Five Part Three Reading and Critical Thinking Reading and Critical Thinking Section A Intensive Reading An Ideal Working Environment: Designing a Productive Office 1 A workplace’s atmosphere and surroundings can inspire employees to be more efficient and passionate in their work. If an office only has bare bones, just offering desks and computers, the employer may not be getting the most out of his or her employees. 2 According to a recent survey by Dale Office Interiors, nearly half the respondents said having a variety of spaces to both work and distress in would be the best step toward improving their productivity. 3 “Creating different workspace environments within one office adds great flexibility,” said Warren Bricknell, managing director at Dale Office Interiors. “Having quiet areas, collaboration areas and sometimes even game areas can really help employees to perform at their best. It’s about having choice to work in a way that best suits the task on hand.” 4 Here are four ways to create a workplace for employees that are designed for productivity and efficiency. Reading and Critical Thinking Delegate a Space for Relaxation 5 One in five office workers agree that having a space to relax at work increases productivity, found the Dale Office Interiors survey. These spaces can come in all shapes and sizes but allow employees to feel more comfortable,express themselves and collaborate better with their peers at work. 6 According to the survey, these spaces can serve many purposes, like lunch spots or informal meeting rooms. They can also be used to relieve eyestrain from staring at a screen or neck and back tension from sitting in one place. Offer Quiet Spaces for Private Work 7 Just as employees need a place to relax, they also need some places secluded to get work done. Over 17