English Vocabulary List about Organisations

Organizations

the head of the department = the manager, director
be in charge OF, be responsible FOR
to head a project/team = to lead, be the leader
vice = assistant, deputy, used as an adjective
"Vice president. Deputy manager."
PM = project manager

PA = personal assistant. "I'm PA to the Managing Director"
to report to someone/a boss
"I report to the Head of Finance."
your reports = employees reporting to you
underlings = employees below you
to account FOR something (to someone) = be responsible of
to hold someone accountable = make them report
better accountability = transparency in reports

the hierarchy/organigram = structure of the company
have someone above/below you = immediately over/under
departments within (=inside) an organisation
high and low tiers = ranks, categories
divisions, business lines, P&L accounts (=Profit and Loss)
& = ampersand, used for titles, brands, briefing style

to assign responsibilities to someone
to take ON new responsibilities = accept, assume
to take OVER a new position = accept, usually management
to be appointed (=named) to this position
to allocate (=assigne) a budget
to bestow responsibility = assign, formal

the founder = who founded (=started) the company
a startup = a new company with small budget, often in IT
a venture = a new business, often by established companies
a joint venture = when companies join to start a project
an entrepreneur = someone who founds companies
entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial spirit = what it takes (=is necessary) to be an entrepreneur

chairman > CEO > president
chairman or chairperson = leads the board of directors
CEO = Chief Executive Office, leads operations of the group
president = leads day-to-day executive operations
Note: All these positions might converge in the same person.

to chair a meeting = lead, moderate a meeting
board of directors = 'the board', elected by shareholders
steering committee = board of directors, advisory committee
managing/executive committee = for daily operations
an ordinary meeting = a regular meeting
an extraordinary meeting = exceptional, like a crisis committee

the management = the top directors, top executives
a managing director = manager of managers
an operations manager = manager of employees, executive
national/local divisions, branches, offices

different sectors, industries, activities
different product lines, divisions = usually in the same sector
labour-intense sectors = relying on large workforce
capital-intense sectors = relying on big investments

HQ = headquarters, head office
"The company is headquartered in San Francisco."
a parent company owns a child company
a subsidiary = a child company in a holding group
a conglomerate = a holding group, company of companies

Departments

operations, executive = core business, daily operations
core = central, basic, most important
"Our core business is rental of office space."

HR, human resources = recruitment, training, work contracts
purchase, procurement dept. = in charge of buying
sales & marketing dept. = placing product in the market
key account manager = holds long-term relationship with clients
PR agent = public relationships, dealing with press, conventions

finance dept.= raising funds, dealing with assets and liabilities
IT dept., ICT dept. = information (& communication) technologies
legal, compliance dept. = dealing with laws and regulations
R&D = research and development
customer service = customer care, aftersales, claims
IT helpdesk = remote technical service

labour hazard prevention = to prevent accidents
mergers & acquisitions = when two companies get together
maintenance/facilities dept = dealing with the facilities, maintenance, utilities contracts
utilities = power and water supply, telecommunications, ...

outsourcing company  = external contractor/company
offshore services = provided remotely to sae costs
to relocate production = send production overseas to save costs
overseas = abroad, business jargon

History of a company

to set UP a company = start, found, establish
to run a business/shop = manage, operate daily
to struggle financially = have a hard time
to make ends meet = manage to cover costs
to break even = manage to cover costs
break-even point = when your initial investment returns
to suffer a U-turn, downturn = a complete turn downwards

a head start = a solid start
to make headway = make progress
to thrive, to break through = take good steps
a blossoming/flourishing/thriving business = take good steps
springing up = appearing, opening
"Pizza takeaways are springing up all over the place."

to plan short term/mid term/long term
"To set long-term goals. To draw long-term projections."
projections = forecast, expectations

to expand INTO other countries/sectors/activities
to tap INTO new markets = venture into, explore, expand
to set office in China = open
to operate in different countries/sectors

be in the red = be indebted
to go/run/slide into debt = enter 'the red'
to go bust = go bankrupt, informal
to close DOWN the business = definitive closure
declare the company dormant = stop operations temporarily

to cut down costs, slash costs = reduce
to make people redundant = to fire many employees at once
to lay off employees = to fire many employees at once
a redundancy plan = when employees are made redundant
layoffs = firings, "There will be layoffs."

Conflict

mobbing = harassment, to harass someone at work
be sidelined, be edged OFF , be stripped OFF your responsibilities
duties = responsibilities, main tasks

to claim (=ask for, demand) your rights
trade union, workers' union = organisation representing workers
workers council/committee = workers' representatives of a company
a business association = working for business owners' interests
collective bargaining agreement = terms and conditions of employment in an industry (=sector)

go ON a strike = stop work as a protest, to walk out
take industrial action = start a protest
industrial disputes = conflict between unions and management
to pay a settlement = compensation to resolve a dispute
to settle matters = solve matters/conflict

English Vocabulary List for Negotiations

People involved

a salesperson, salesman, saleswoman
a sales rep = sales representative
a key account manager = in charge of a big client

a buyer, a purchase/procurement manager
the purchase/procurement department
a supplier (of goods/products),
a provider (of services), a contractor

a business partner 
an affiliate = collaborator within a large program/scheme
a joint venture = do business together/jointly
to go INTO business with = to partner with, team up with
to cater (= provide services for) big corporations/SMEs

an ad-hoc service = a one-time/one-off/standalone project
a recurrent (= regular, repeating) order, a regular client
a VIP (=very important) client

B2C = business-to-customer services
B2B = business-to-business services
SMEs = small and medium enterprises
SOHOs = small office and home office
work in retail = for final consumers/families/households

Early stage

to facilitate some references
to refer someone TO someone
to show samples of your work, a portfolio, a catalogue
give/provide further information
give an insight INTO something

to sit around the negotiation table = to enter negotiations
to announce/state your goals/view/stance/position
let's get DOWN TO business = start negotiations
to get TO the point = focus on the important matters

to start/announce a request for provider
to select a provider through a contest
a (public) procurement process = selection of provider
to brief a client = to detail the request
to provide (= send) a briefing ( = instructions)

the contestants/applicants
to bid = to send you business and economic proposal
to make an offer/bid/proposal
to send a quotation/budget = estimated cost for the service

to do a screening (= to filter out) candidates
to dismiss (= leave out/rule out) a candidates
to make a shortlist of candidates
to make a draft (= early version) of the contract/proposal
to give the go-ahead (= approval)
to deploy (= to go live, launch, implement) the solution

Talking  money

to bargain, to haggle over the price = to push prices up/down
what a bargain! = a great price/deal
this is our starting/final price 
to make an aggressive offer
to secure a project = make sure you get it
to cut/push the price DOWN
to lower/cut DOWN your profit margin

tell me your best price
the bottom line = my final price, my last price
"This is my bottom line. Take it or leave it."
to dump prices = cut prices so much you run at a loss
to engage (= participate) in price dumping/a price war
to run INTO debt = to go into the red, to run at a loss

to meet/fulfil your obligations/expectations/standards
to comply WITH/abide BY (=respect/observe) the law
be complaint, be in compliance with the law/regulations
service level agreement, SLA = rewards and penalisations depending on performance
to establish (=set, define) a trial period, to be on trial

to work on a commission basis, get a commission rate
get it IN writing = a hard copy, on paper
to draw UP (=produce, elaborate) a contract/an agreement
to come TO (=reach, obtain) an agreement

Conditional sentences:
If ... = to establish a condition
Unless ... = to break the condition
As long as / provided that ... = the condition is respected over a long period

Psychology

a tough meeting/negotiation/speaker = hard to convince/deal with
to be pushy = be determined/resolute/set out to achieve something
to hold ONTO/cling ONTO your position

to be soft, be bland, be a pushover (negative)
to give IN/cave IN = to make (too many) concessions
to compromise = be flexible, make concessions, see reason
have the upper hand = have more negotiation power
to impose your conditions UPON others

Disagreement

a sticking point = a matter of concern/conflict, a controversial point, a thorny issue
to pull OUT from a negotiation/from the negotiation table
to pull BACK = change you mind at an advance stage, back away, retreat, recoil
to turn DOWN (= reject, decline) an offer

to claim (= request) a compensation for damages
to claim a refund/reimbursement for the inconvenience
to fill OUT a complaint form = a formal written complaint
to refund/reimburse (=give back) the money
to reward (= give money) or penalise (= take away money)

to settle (=resolve) differences, to iron OUT differences
a settlement = an economic compensation
to settle a legal dispute

Agreement

to bring someone AROUND to your positions/ideas
to win someone OVER = to gain their backing/support
to talk someone INTO doing something = to convince/urge/compel/encourage
to gain their favour/trust/confidence

to assent (=accept), to concede
to meet halfway = both sides compromise, make concessions
to see reason = be reasonable, make a sensible decision
to move AWAY from your initial demands

to seek a consensus, to find common ground
we see eye to eye on this matter
we are on the same page  on this issue
to close/strike a deal = to sign the agreement, cut a deal, sign

this is a win-win situation = beneficial for both
to create sinergy = a mutually beneficial relationship
to pull together (= collaborate) into the same direction

Payments

to make an upfront payment = before starting work
to pay by installments = divided into smaller payments, usually monthly
to apply a discount on volume = the amount purchased
scale economics = when discounts on volume are applied

to issue (= make and send) an invoice, to bill a client
to pay within 30 days after issuance of the invoice
to apply a discount ON early payments
to do a financial check to avoid bad payers/late payers

Deliveries

to deliver (=send) a product/service
to deliver a milestone = big piece of a large project
to set a deadline (= final date) for the next delivery/milestone
to define the timeline of the project = calendar of deliveries
to shorten (=make shorter) the delivery times

English Vocabulary for Finance, Accounting, Tax & Banking

Finance & Accounting

income = money coming in
revenue, turnover = income of a company
expenses, expenditure = money going out
make a profit = revenue exceeds expenses
make a loss = expenses exceed revenue
gross profit = before paying tax
net profit = after paying tax

finance department = raising funds, dealing with assets and liabilities
to raise funds = obtain money through banks, investors, donors, membership fees
accounts department = keeping/recording all the transactions
bookkeeper, accountant = work in accounting/accounts
to 'cook the books' = to falsify the accounts

assets = what the company owns (landed property, intellectual property, machinery, cash in the bank ...)
liabilities = what the company owes (debt from loans, unpaid salaries or providers, ...)
be liable FOR = be economically responsible for, to owe
creditor = lender, who lent a credit/loan
debtor = borrower, who must pay back a credit/loan

financial statements = declarations, documents
a balance sheet = shows assets and liabilities at the end of the financial year
a profit & loss statement = revenue and expenses over a year
a P&L account = division within a company with separate accounting books
to state = to declare, to assert
to break it down INTO concepts = explain the smaller parts

cash flow = liquidity management, cash in hand
equity, patrimony = assets
a monthly/quarterly/annual report
a quarter = three months
to do/run an audit = to verify a company's accounts (or safety conditions, quality standards, ...)
auditors = professionals doing audits

Tax

income tax = personal income tax, for individuals, also PIT
corporate tax = tax on companies' profit, also CIT
VAT = value-added tax, tax on purchased good and services
tax exemption = be exempt, don't have to pay (in some sectors or up to a certain income threshold)
threshold = certain figure above which conditions change

PAYE in UK = pay as you earn, income tax paid by a company on behalf of their employees
National Insurance contributions = to fund pensions, medical leaves and similar, also NIC payments
dividend tax = on dividends paid OUT to shareholders
carbon tax = on carbon emissions

the treasury = tax authorities & budget management
HMRC in UK, stands for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs, formerly Inland Revenue
IRS in USA, stands for Internal Revenue Service
the taxman = informal for tax authorities
"The taxman will knock on your door."
Companies House = the registrar of companies in UK

tax returns, tax forms = tax reports
to fill OUT a form = to complete a form
as of = on a certain date
the payment is due/outstanding = it has not been paid
be in credit = when you have overpaid
to declare a company dormant = not in business, inactive

Investing

to raise funds (=to finance, to fund) for a startup company
a startup = newly created company, a small budget, often in the tech sector
to raise funds THROUGH tax, donations, membership fees
fundraisers = specialised in raising funds, often for charities

the 3 F's of investing = family, friends and fools
a fool = someone who is easily cheated (=deceived, fooled)
seed capital = initial investment to start a company
angel investors, seed/venture capitalists = who invest in startups
the Dragons' Den = British TV show about entrepreneurs and angel investors. Check it out!

to play it safe = do not make risky investments
to do/run some financial checks = request financial information
to have a sound economy = have cash, be likely to pay back
high returns = good profit for your investment
ROI, stands for return of investment
"I invested $100 and made $200. That makes a ROI of 200%."

to break even = to manage to cover costs
break-even point = when you get your initial investment back
to run at a loss = not making a profit, losing money
to run INTO debt = be in the red, in red numbers, indebted. Also slide into, fall into.
to make a killing = make a fortune, a lot of money
to make a quick buck = make money fast and easily

to go bust = to go into bankruptcy
to sell OFF = sell all product at a high discount
to go INTO liquidation = all assets sold to creditors
to hold an auction = public sale to the highest bidder
to bid = to offer a price

Banking

current account, checking account = a basic bank account
to deposit = to put in money
to withdraw = to take out money, make a money withdrawal
an ATM = cash machine, stands for Auto Telling Machine
a bank clerk = attendant, teller, officer
a bank slip = a small bank statement, document

retail banking = for regular clients/depositors
finance banking = for companies and investors
High Street banks = popular retail banks
a paycheck = salary paid as a cheque (in UK, check in US)
cheque payable to the bearer/holder = the person carrying it

to pay bills through a standing order = automated payment, usually monthly, for loans, mortgages, utilities
a loan = credit, borrowed money
a mortgage = a loan to buy a house
utilities = water, gas, electricity, phone and internet
to have an overdraft = the account is in red numbers

Loans

to purchase on credit = to pay in small monthly payments
installments = monthly payments
a down payment = a partial payment made at the beginning
to pay upfront = to pay everything at the beginning
"I made a 30% down payment to purchase the house."
Notice the stress: a 30% [perc'Ent]
But: a p'ERcentage

to pay OFF your loan/debt = finish paying back
to write OFF their debt = to cancel, to condone
to liable FOR = to have pending debt, formal
to default on your payments = to fail to pay, be a defaulter
a default risk assessment = evaluate chances of default
collectors' services = specialised in recovering defaults
to run after a defaulter = to chase, go after
to urge (= insist on, pressurize) someone to pay

Ownership

sole trader, independent contractor = one-person company, formal
freelancer = independent contractor, often working remotely
a one -man band = informal (literally, a man playing many instruments at once)

Ltd in UK, Llc in US = Limited Liability Company, privately owned
liability = economic responsibility
Plc = Public Limited Company, or simply public company owned by shareholders
national company, state company = owned by government
federal company = national company in US

stock market = where shares are traded (=bought and sold)
shareholders = own the company through shares
to own shares = a small percentage of ownership of a company
to go public = enter the stock market
to retain earnings = reserve the profits, not pay out dividends
to pay OUT dividends = profit paid to shareholders

have a stake in the company = have decision power, have many shares
stakeholders = those with a great interest
have a say = have decision power, have an opinion
"They don't have a say in this matter" = their opinion is not taken into account

English Vocabulary List about Marketing and Sales

Marketing

to advertise a product/service = let people know about it
an advertisement = a piece of advertising in press, TV, internet
an ad = short for advertisement, informal
to advertise, do advertising = to create advertisements

to get (good/bad ) publicity = when people get to know you, through ads, news, word of mouth
to earn a reputation = become known for certain qualities
word of mouth = recommendations of users, no advertising

referrals = when you get new clients through current
to refer someone TO someone = recommend, tell to speak to
to post ads = to publish ads online or on notice boards
notice board = cork board for print ads, held with pins
online & offline/printed advertising

TV or radio commercials = audiovisual ads
TV spot = TV commercial
commercial breaks = group of commercials shown together
the commercial will be aired = broadcasted, emitted, shown
a celebrity = a famous actor/pop singer/athlete
a celebrity endorsement = backing, support

to draw (=catch, get, obtain) their attention  
it catches the eye = it's visually attractive, an eye candy
a catchy song/tune/jingle = easy to remember
a tag line =the slogan, phrase linked to a product
a motto = a slogan for a company/organisation/nation

brand = name of a product or service
a trademark = brand or logo with intellectual property
branding = ads that raise awareness over a brand
rebranding = to change qualities linked to a brand
corporate image = logo, colours, slogans linked to a brand

advertising agency, advertiser = specialised firm
a briefing = instructions, for an advertising campaign
marketer, marketing consultant = specialist
print/web/graphic designer = artist, creator
PR agent = public relations, events, press releases

Online Marketing

online marketer = online ads specialist
community manager =  social media specialist
the video went viral = become popular, shared many times
email newsletters, bulletins = email ads send to many users
classified ads = short listed ads
social media = Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and so on
and so on = etcetera, etc, and the like

a banner = ad on a the top or side of website
sponsored content = website or show funded by a sponsor
sponsor = company funding an event/show/website
a header = top section of a website
a footer = bottom section of a website

Google Adwords = paid ads featuring in Google searches
featuring = showing, coming up, appearing
SEO = search engine optimisation, to rank high on Google
keywords = words used by potential clients to find services

to record (= register, keep) data
to work out (=calculate) the cost
to reckon (= estimate, forecast) the performance
the performance (=results) of your advertising
web analytics = to measure traffic, clicks, conversion rates
to monitor (= track, follow) parameters/indicators/KPIs

KPIs = key performance indicators
conversion rate = how many visitors buy
click rate = how many visitors click your link
to place an order = make an order, order a product
to measure the ROI= return of investment
"I invested $100 and earned $200. It's a ROI of 200%."

Printed ads

brochures, leaflets = paper ads, often foldable
catalogue = several pages, showing many products
posters = large format for walls
coupon, voucher = to offer discounts (=lower prices)
10% off = 10% discount
an insert = ad thrown into a magazine or newspaper

flyers = cards for small businesses, establishments
cartons = large flyers
a splash page = a full page ad/image
business cards = for individual professionals
front cover = first page of a publication
back cover = last page

In person

trade fair = convention, exhibition for a particular industry
a stand = space for individual exhibitors
put UP a stand = build/have a place in a trade fair
fairground, exhibition center = place to hold trade fairs
fest, gathering = convention for an entertainment industry

to stand OUT (over the rest)= to get noticed
do something remarkable/outstanding = impressive
to get noticed = get people's attention
to go unnoticed = nobody noticed you
to go unseen/unheard = nobody saw/heard you

to hand OUT,  give OUT (samples, ads)= give to many people
to send OUT = send to many people
to give AWAY= give for free (samples, donations, info)

Products

mass-market products = for a general audience, households
niche products = for a very specific audience
households = families, economic term
a market segment = specific audience (age group, gender)
a niche in the market = a need with no solution product yet

to target an audience = to craft your ads for that audience
to get through TO (= manage to reach) your audience
to craft = create, devise, design
be aimed AT = a message/bullet/dart sent TO
"Our products are aimed at middle-income parents."
a wide/narrow audience = big or small
wide/narrow catalogue/choice/range/possibilities

customers = those who buy your products, often at shops
clients = those who buy your personalised services
potential customers/clients = they may eventually buy
prospective clients = potential, formal
to prospect FOR new leads/clients = a marketer/salesperson seeking new clients
leads = contacts details from potential clients

to seek = search, look for, often people/qualities/love
to cater (=satisfy, work for) someone's needs
"We cater small businesses in the hospitality industry."
hospitality = restaurants, pubs, hotels, ...
retail = shops, catering final consumers
B2B = business-to-business products and services
B2C = business-to-customer products and services
consumers = customers of final products

Market analysis

R&D = research & development
to come UP WITH (= think of, create) an idea/slogan
to devise (=create/come up with)a solution/product
to meet (=satisfy) your customers' needs
to bring (added) value = cheaper, faster, more convenient
product developers = they develop/creata products

brainstorming = coming up with many ideas
SWOT analysis = strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
strength = current advantage of your product/ides
weakness = current disadvantage, flaw
threat = potential problem

market trends, consumer trends = changes in the market
it's IN, it's INTO fashion = it's popular now
it's OUT, it's OUT OF fashion = it's popular now
it comes INTO/OUT OF fashion = it becomes (un)popular
a fad = short-lived trend, comes in and out of fashion quickly
is hyped = very advertised but not really good

brand-new and second-hand products
luxury/premium products = expensive and high quality
upscale/high-end/upmarket products = expensive, luxurious
high-end market = wealthy customers
low-cost/budget products = cheap, low or basic quality
low-end/bottom-end market = low-income audience

a price-driven company = our priority is price
a quality-driven company = our priority is quality
to convey an image = to show an image/reputation
to come OFF AS (= appear to be) a reliable brand
reliable = you can rely ON it, believe in it, it's professional

Vocabulary about Work Conditions

Salary:

to earn a salary, to have a good pay, to be well paid
to earn the minimum wage = for low qualified jobs
an hourly wage, monthly wage, ...
to collect (=receive) your salary on a weekly/monthly basis
to collect your paycheck every month

core salary = basic salary/income
+ commissions/bonuses = a percentage on sales/profit
+ benefits = other economic perks (= incentives)
to work in retail (=shops), in hospitality (=restaurants, hotels)
precarious jobs = with bad working conditions
zero-hour contracts (UK) = type of precarious contract

a payroll accountant = in charge of payments,
be on payroll = be paid by the company, not an external contractor
a payslip = a detailed breakdown (= in categories) of your gross and net salary
to get a salary increase (=pay rise) for seniority
seniority = long years in the company

be hired/contracted as a freelancer = independent contractor
a freelanceR = noun
a freelance (= adjective) consultant/developer/teacher
to charge (= get money) an hourly fee of €15
fees = a contractor's salary/price for their services

Time:

to have good working hours = schedule, timetable
to get a 9-5 job (nine to five), an office job
to work from dawn to dusk = from sunrise to sunset

to work part-time, full-time
to work in shifts, to have a rota = changing timetable
to do the morning shift, evening shift, night shift
to have a lunch break, a 30-minute lunch break

to do overtime = work beyond your regular hours
to toil hard, to work long hours, to put in many hours,
Let's call it a day = decide to finish work today

we are running behind schedule = failing to meet our deadlines
we are working non-stop/flat out/at full swing
we are snowed under = have a huge workload (=amount of work)

Category:

entry-level jobs = at the bottom of the organisation
a training/junior/middle/senior position (=job)
Example: a junior consultant, a middle manager, a senior executive, ...

the board = the directors, management, the board of directors
the top dogs, big wigs, big shots = the big bosses
to climb UP the corporate ladder = grow within the company

to delegate ON your employees/team/underlings (= those working for you)
to report TO the head of marketing, the sales director, ...
to account FOR (= be responsible for) the performance of the department

blue-collar employees = unskilled, not qualified, factory/manual skills
white-collar employees = skilled, qualified, office/mental skills
a freelancer = a self-employed person, sole trader, independent contractor

to be promoted = get a job of higher category, get a promotion
to be demoted = get a job of lower category
to be sidelined = not given any responsibility, set aside
an employee performance appraisal = employee evaluation

Incentives:

perks = non-economic incentives, rewards
to be eligible to = to have the right to, be entitled to
medical insurance = to cover costs of medical care
national insurance contributions = for pensions, unemployment, accident, and so on
PAYE = "Pay As You Earn", UK's national insurance contributions paid by the employer

private pension scheme = saving plan for retirement
meal/travel/accommodation allowance = subsistence, when paid by the company
the company car is paid FOR by the company
a career plan = list of career goals for an employee
ongoing training = long-term training plan

Vocabulary on jobs and employment

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Job search

Unemployed. Out of work. Jobseeker.
Job site. Job offer. Vacant position. Job opening.
CV. Resume. Covering letter.
To apply for a job. Applicant. Application.
Recruitment agency. Recruitment process. Headhunter.
Job interview. Skills assessment. Screening.
Human Resources. HR department. Head of HR.
Employer and employee. Sign a contract. Signature. Clauses.
Turn down an offer. Reject an offer.

Working conditions

Part time job / Full time job.
Permanent contract / Temporary contract
Work overtime. Take days off.
Trainee/Junior/Senior operator/assistant/manager.
Self-unemployed. Freelance worker. Freelancer.
Training programme. Career plan. Get a promotion.
Be appointed to a managing position.
Board of directors. Management.
White-collar workers / Blue-collar workers.

Economic conditions

Income. Salary. Wages. Payslip. Pay rise. Salary cut.
Core salary. Work on a commission basis. Bonuses. Perks. Incentives.
Social benefits. Pension scheme. Health insurance. Share options.
Trade union. Worker's union. Collective bargaining agreement.
Industrial relations. Go on a strike. Industrial action. Industrial dispute.

Leaving a company

Resign. Quit a job. Resignation letter.
To retire. Retirement pension.
Get fired. Low performance. Meet expectations.
Get sacked. Be dismissed. Dismissal.
Layoffs. Be made redundant. Redundancy plan.