New Policy Announcement
Listen to the Summary
Good afternoon, everyone. I wanted to share a quick update about a new company policy that will go into effect next month. Starting on the first, employees will have more flexibility with work hours as long as they meet deadlines and stay in touch with their teams. We’ve decided to roll out this change gradually to make sure it runs smoothly.
I understand that some of you might have questions about scheduling or reporting hours. Please reach out to your supervisors for clarification. This new approach is about trust and accountability, not control. The goal is to create a healthy balance between work and personal time. We believe that when people feel trusted, they perform better. Let’s keep an eye on how things go over the next few weeks and share feedback along the way.
Friend’s Text Message
I missed the meeting about the new policy. What’s changing next month, and why did the boss say we need to “keep an eye on” things?
Student Writing Tasks
Write a text reply to your friend’s message.
Use clear, polite sentences.
Summarize what the speaker said in your own words.
Use in Your Daily Life
What do the following idioms and phrasal verbs mean in these sentences from everyday life?
The new rule will go into effect starting Monday.
You need to meet deadlines to keep your clients happy.
We’ll roll out the new system step by step.
Please keep an eye on the oven while the bread is baking.
