Business Travel
A short trip taken for business purposes, such as meeting clients or attending an international conference.
Business trip
A formal dinner or large meal organized by a company to celebrate a success or welcome important guests.
Banquet
A large, formal meeting that lasts for several days, where people with the same interest or job gather to discuss topics.
Conference
An annual party organized by a company in December to celebrate the end of the year with all employees.
Christmas party
The ideal state of equilibrium where a person manages their professional responsibilities and personal life equally well.
Work-life balance
A modern term that combines the words "business" and "leisure", describing a trip where you mix work with a holiday.
Bleisure
An official business document or card that invites a client to attend a special event or corporate gathering.
Invitation
The process of meeting new people in a social setting to talk about work, exchange contacts, and help each other's careers.
Networking
A trip organized by a company where the entire team goes to a resort to relax, bond, and discuss long-term goals.
Company retreat
Paid time off from work granted by employers to employees for vacation, rest, or personal reasons.
Annual leave
An allowance or fixed amount of money given to an employee per day to cover seafood, lodging, and travel expenses during a business trip.
Per diem
Entertaining business clients by taking them to expensive restaurants, sporting events, or theatres at the company's expense.
Corporate entertainment
A small, plastic or paper card that displays your name, job title, company, and phone number to hand out to new contacts.
Business card
Fun activities and games designed specifically to help colleagues trust each other and work better together as a group.
Team building
A common idiom that means you should not mix your professional business deals with your romantic or personal relationships.
Don't mix business with pleasure
A special, more expensive section of an airplane that offers larger seats and better service for corporate travelers.
Business class
A small, free gift given by a company to clients or partners at events, often featuring the company's logo (e.g., pens, notebooks).
Freebie
Informal talk about everyday, non-work topics (like the weather or sports) used to break the ice before a business meeting.
Small talk
A short, motivational presentation or talk given at the beginning of a corporate event to inspire the audience.
Keynote speech
A business policy that strictly forbids employees from checking or answering work emails after official working hours.
Right to disconnect
The physical feeling of tiredness and confusion caused by flying quickly across several different time zones.
Jet lag
A luxury private box or seating area at a sports stadium where companies entertain their premium clients during a match.
Corporate box
A social event held after work hours, usually at a lounge or restaurant, where colleagues and clients relax with drinks.
Cocktail party
A expert speaker or famous individual hired by a company to deliver an inspiring or educational talk at a corporate event.
Guest speaker
A benefit where a company provides free gym memberships, health checks, or mental health days to keep staff happy and healthy.
Wellness program