{"id":4689,"date":"2026-06-10T16:49:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T07:49:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.vietcafe-learning.com\/material\/?p=4689"},"modified":"2026-06-10T16:49:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T07:49:06","slug":"business31","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.vietcafe-learning.com\/material\/business31\/","title":{"rendered":"Business 31: Discussing the Work-From-Home Plan \/ Th\u1ea3o lu\u1eadn k\u1ebf ho\u1ea1ch l\u00e0m vi\u1ec7c t\u1eeb xa"},"content":{"rendered":"

Conversation Example:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Mr. Evans<\/td>\nCh\u00e0o m\u1ecdi ng\u01b0\u1eddi. Ch\u00fang ta b\u1eaft \u0111\u1ea7u cu\u1ed9c h\u1ecdp nh\u00e9.<\/span>
\nHello everyone. Let’s get the meeting started.
\nTrong th\u1eddi gian d\u1ecbch COVID-19, ch\u00fang ta \u0111\u00e3 t\u1eebng l\u00e0m vi\u1ec7c t\u1eeb xa.<\/span>
\nDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, we implemented remote work.
\nHi\u1ec7n t\u1ea1i, c\u00f4ng ty \u0111ang xem x\u00e9t ti\u1ebfp t\u1ee5c \u00e1p d\u1ee5ng h\u00ecnh th\u1ee9c n\u00e0y.<\/span>
\nCurrently, the company is considering continuing this practice.
\nV\u00ec v\u1eady, t\u00f4i mu\u1ed1n nghe \u00fd ki\u1ebfn c\u1ee7a m\u1ecdi ng\u01b0\u1eddi.<\/span>
\nTherefore, I would like to hear everyone’s opinion.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HR Dept.
\nLan<\/td>\n		Ch\u00e0o anh Evans. Khi l\u00e0m vi\u1ec7c t\u1eeb xa, m\u1ed9t s\u1ed1 nh\u00e2n vi\u00ean th\u1ea5y kh\u00f3 c\u00e2n b\u1eb1ng gi\u1eefa c\u00f4ng vi\u1ec7c v\u00e0 cu\u1ed9c s\u1ed1ng.<\/span>
\nHello Mr. Evans. When working remotely, some employees found it difficult to balance work and personal life.
\nT\u00f4i ngh\u0129 ch\u00fang ta n\u00ean quy \u0111\u1ecbnh r\u00f5 v\u1ec1 th\u1eddi gian l\u00e0m vi\u1ec7c v\u00e0 c\u00e1ch b\u00e1o c\u00e1o c\u00f4ng vi\u1ec7c sau m\u1ed7i ng\u00e0y.<\/span>
\nI think we should clearly define working hours and the method for daily reporting.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IT Dept.
\nPhong<\/td>\n		Em l\u00e0 Phong t\u1eeb b\u1ed9 ph\u1eadn k\u1ef9 thu\u1eadt. Theo em, h\u1ec7 th\u1ed1ng m\u1ea1ng ch\u01b0a \u1ed5n \u0111\u1ecbnh.<\/span>
\nI’m Phong from the IT department. In my opinion, the network system isn’t stable.
\nNhi\u1ec1u l\u00fac m\u1ea1ng ch\u1eadm ho\u1eb7c b\u1ecb ng\u1eaft k\u1ebft n\u1ed1i, \u0111i\u1ec1u n\u00e0y \u1ea3nh h\u01b0\u1edfng kh\u00e1 nhi\u1ec1u \u0111\u1ebfn c\u00f4ng vi\u1ec7c.<\/span>
\nOften the connection is slow or gets disconnected, which significantly affects our work.
\nEm \u0111\u1ec1 xu\u1ea5t n\u00e2ng c\u1ea5p h\u1ec7 th\u1ed1ng m\u1ea1ng v\u00e0 c\u00f3 ph\u01b0\u01a1ng \u00e1n d\u1ef1 ph\u00f2ng khi m\u1ea1ng g\u1eb7p s\u1ef1 c\u1ed1.<\/span>
\nI propose upgrading the network system and having a backup plan for when issues arise.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mr. Evans<\/td>\nT\u00f4i \u0111\u1ed3ng \u00fd v\u1edbi ch\u1ecb Lan v\u00e0 Phong. Nh\u01b0ng t\u00f4i c\u0169ng lo l\u1eafng v\u1ec1 vi\u1ec7c giao ti\u1ebfp.<\/span>
\nI agree with Lan and Phong. However, I am also concerned about communication.
\nTr\u01b0\u1edbc \u0111\u00e2y, khi l\u00e0m vi\u1ec7c t\u1eeb xa, c\u00e1c ph\u00f2ng ban trao \u0111\u1ed5i th\u00f4ng tin ch\u01b0a t\u1ed1t, c\u00f3 l\u00fac th\u00f4ng tin b\u1ecb ch\u1eadm ho\u1eb7c sai.<\/span>
\nPreviously, when working remotely, information exchange between departments wasn’t great; sometimes information was delayed or incorrect.
\nM\u1ecdi ng\u01b0\u1eddi ngh\u0129 sao v\u1ec1 v\u1ea5n \u0111\u1ec1 n\u00e0y?<\/span>
\nWhat do you all think about this?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IT Dept.
\nPhong<\/td>\n		Em ngh\u0129 n\u00ean h\u1ecdp tr\u1ef1c tuy\u1ebfn th\u01b0\u1eddng xuy\u00ean h\u01a1n, v\u00ed d\u1ee5 m\u1ed7i tu\u1ea7n 2 l\u1ea7n. M\u1ed7i cu\u1ed9c h\u1ecdp ch\u1ec9 c\u1ea7n ng\u1eafn th\u00f4i v\u00e0 t\u1eadp trung v\u00e0o m\u1ed9t s\u1ed1 vi\u1ec7c ch\u00ednh.<\/span>
\nI think we should have online meetings more frequently, for example, twice a week. Each meeting should be short and focus on key issues.
\nNgo\u00e0i ra, ch\u00fang ta n\u00ean d\u00f9ng ph\u1ea7n m\u1ec1m qu\u1ea3n l\u00fd c\u00f4ng vi\u1ec7c. Nh\u01b0 v\u1eady, m\u1ecdi ng\u01b0\u1eddi s\u1ebd bi\u1ebft m\u00ecnh l\u00e0m g\u00ec v\u00e0 theo d\u00f5i ti\u1ebfn \u0111\u1ed9 d\u1ec5 h\u01a1n.<\/span>
\nAlso, we should use task management software. That way, everyone knows what they are doing, and it’s easier to track progress.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HR Dept.
\nLan<\/td>\n		T\u00f4i \u0111\u1ed3ng \u00fd v\u1edbi Phong. Ch\u00fang ta c\u1ea7n c\u00f3 ph\u1ea7n m\u1ec1m \u0111\u1ec3 qu\u1ea3n l\u00fd c\u00f4ng vi\u1ec7c v\u00e0 m\u1ed9t k\u00eanh giao ti\u1ebfp chung nh\u01b0 Chatwork, Zalo,… s\u1ebd gi\u00fap m\u1ecdi ng\u01b0\u1eddi c\u1eadp nh\u1eadt th\u00f4ng tin r\u00f5 r\u00e0ng v\u00e0 kh\u00f4ng b\u1ecb qu\u00ean.<\/span>
\nI agree with Phong. We need software to manage tasks, and a common communication channel like Slack or Microsoft Teams will help everyone stay updated clearly and avoid missing information.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Accounting Dept.
\nMai<\/td>\n		Em mu\u1ed1n nh\u1eafc r\u1eb1ng, vi\u1ec7c \u0111\u1ea7u t\u01b0 c\u00e1c ph\u1ea7n m\u1ec1m v\u00e0 n\u00e2ng c\u1ea5p m\u1ea1ng s\u1ebd kh\u00e1 t\u1ed1n k\u00e9m.<\/span>
\nI want to mention that investing in software and upgrading the network will be quite expensive.
\nCh\u00fang ta c\u1ea7n t\u00ednh to\u00e1n k\u1ef9 v\u1ec1 ng\u00e2n s\u00e1ch.<\/span>
\nWe need to calculate the budget carefully.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mr. Evans<\/td>\nC\u1ea3m \u01a1n c\u00e1c anh ch\u1ecb \u0111\u00e3 chia s\u1ebb \u00fd ki\u1ebfn. T\u00f4i \u0111\u1ec1 xu\u1ea5t ch\u00fang ta s\u1ebd th\u1eed l\u00e0m vi\u1ec7c t\u1eeb xa trong th\u1eddi gian ng\u1eafn.<\/span>
\nThank you all for sharing your opinions. I propose we try working remotely for a short trial period.
\nSau \u0111\u00f3, ch\u00fang ta \u0111\u00e1nh gi\u00e1 l\u1ea1i v\u1ec1 n\u0103ng su\u1ea5t, chi ph\u00ed v\u00e0 hi\u1ec7u qu\u1ea3 c\u00f4ng vi\u1ec7c.<\/span>
\nAfter that, we will re-evaluate productivity, costs, and work efficiency.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HR Dept.
\nLan<\/td>\n		V\u00e2ng. T\u00f4i s\u1ebd chu\u1ea9n b\u1ecb t\u00e0i li\u1ec7u v\u00e0 h\u01b0\u1edbng d\u1eabn cho nh\u00e2n vi\u00ean.<\/span>
\nYes. I will prepare documents and guidelines for the staff.
\nPh\u00f2ng Nh\u00e2n s\u1ef1 c\u0169ng s\u1ebd thu th\u1eadp \u00fd ki\u1ebfn t\u1eeb c\u00e1c ph\u00f2ng ban.<\/span>
\nThe HR department will also collect feedback from other departments.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mr. Evans<\/td>\nT\u1ed1t l\u1eafm. T\u00f4i tin r\u1eb1ng n\u1ebfu m\u1ecdi ng\u01b0\u1eddi c\u00f9ng h\u1ee3p t\u00e1c, k\u1ebf ho\u1ea1ch n\u00e0y s\u1ebd th\u00e0nh c\u00f4ng.<\/span>
\nGreat. I believe that if everyone cooperates, this plan will be successful.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

VOCCABULARY:<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
#<\/th>\nVietnamese<\/th>\nMeanings<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nl\u00e0m vi\u1ec7c t\u1eeb xa<\/td>\nremote work \/ work from home<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nc\u00e2n b\u1eb1ng<\/td>\nbalance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nth\u1eddi gian l\u00e0m vi\u1ec7c<\/td>\nworking hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nb\u00e1o c\u00e1o c\u00f4ng vi\u1ec7c<\/td>\nwork report \/ daily report<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nh\u1ec7 th\u1ed1ng m\u1ea1ng<\/td>\nnetwork system<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nk\u1ebft n\u1ed1i ch\u1eadm<\/td>\nslow connection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nng\u1eaft k\u1ebft n\u1ed1i<\/td>\ndisconnected<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nph\u01b0\u01a1ng \u00e1n d\u1ef1 ph\u00f2ng<\/td>\nbackup plan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nchia s\u1ebb th\u00f4ng tin<\/td>\ninformation sharing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nph\u1ea7n m\u1ec1m qu\u1ea3n l\u00fd c\u00f4ng vi\u1ec7c<\/td>\ntask management software<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nc\u00f4ng c\u1ee5 giao ti\u1ebfp<\/td>\ncommunication tool<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n
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