Communicating
says good things about someone
speaks very highly of someone
start work in an official position
take up office
dismiss staff because there is no work for them to do
lay off staff
this collocation means meeting the requirements and qualifications outlined for a specific job or role.
Fit a job description
everyone knows
It is common knowledge
state your purpose
state your aim
punish very severely
come down heavily on someone
work for several different organisations rather than working full-time for one organisation
go freelance
this collocation refers to a challenging or intimidating job or assignment that may seem difficult to accomplish.
a daunting task
an unpleasant feeling of doubt that will not go away
a nagging doubt
Provide a detailed explanation or description of something
give an account of something
means to do something to become hungry
work up an appetite
make a special position for oneself
carve a niche for oneself
gone on strike
taken industrial action
bring advantages
pay dividends
transfer knowledge
impart knowledge to someone
continue to maintain a belief
adhere to principles/beliefs/ideas
system for rapid training and promotion of talented staff
fast-track scheme
completing tasks as part of one's duties
run errands
make sure the amount spent is not more than the amount earned
balance the books
make something secret known
divulge sources/secret
to allocate some time for someone
free up some time
ones attitude or mood changes
have a change of heart
take a day off work pretending to be sick
throw a sickie
to take actions when a company is going bankrupt
calling in the receivers