TASK 1
Read the scenario below. Imagine you are the HR Manager of PB&J Foods. Write a MEMO informing your employees about the changes in policy.
o Your message should be in standard memo format, as discussed in class. o You should apply the direct style of writing.
o You should use positive language and build goodwill.
Change of Policy – Memorandum
Opening of employee cafeteria service
After feedback from employees regarding meal expenditures, company directors at Sonic Mobile have decided to reopen the canteen where employees can buy food and discounted, prix-fixe lunches are available. As HR manager, write a memo to staff informing them of the following (be sure to use your own words and add details as necessary):
• A three-course lunch will be available for €8 (starter, main course, dessert, and beverage)
• A two course lunch will be available for €5,50 (a main course with starter or dessert and beverage)
• Light breakfast will also be available (add your own details for time, options, etc.)
• The company will also provide vending machines with various food and drink options as well as a microwave oven.
• All lunches will have meat and vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options
• Whom they should contact should they have any questions, in this case your assistant Michael Morris (tel. 55 22 3456)
Bad news Email (Word count: 400) – 30% of Midterm Task Grade
Task 2
Bad news message:
You need to cut costs in your company as business is declining. You will no longer be providing free childcare service and the special 5-euro lunch menu in the company canteen, which will be closed. Childcare services will still be available, but at a cost of 150 euros per month per child. In addition, a local restaurant has offered a special prix-fixe menu for employees.
Your Task: As HR manager, you need to write an email to employees, informing them of the bad news.
