achievement /əˈtʃiːvmənt/ (n) a thing that somebody has done successfully, especially using their own effort and skill Example: Joseph's achievements in R&D will go down in company history
basis /ˈbeɪsɪs/ (n) the reason why people take a particular action Example: The manager didn't have any basis for firing the employee
be aware of (v) to be conscious of Example: Are you aware of the new employee's past work history?
benefit /ˈbenɪfɪt/ (n, v) an advantage that something gives you Example: Although the analyst earned a better salary at his new job, his benefits were better at his previous job
compensate /ˈkɒmpenseɪt/ (v) to provide something good to balance or reduce the bad effects of damage, loss Example: The company will compensate employees for any travel expenses
delicately /ˈdelɪkətli/ (adv) easily damaged or broken Example: The manager delicately asked about the health of his client
eligible /ˈelɪdʒəbl/ (adj) able to practicipate in something, qualified Example: Some employees may be eligible for the tuition reimbursement plan
flexibly /ˈfleksəbli/ (adv) able to change to suit new conditions or situations Example: My manager thinks flexibly, enabling herself to solve many sticky problems
negotiate /nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt/ (v) to try to reach an agreement by formal discussion Example: You must know what you want and what you can accept when you negotiate a salary
raise /reɪz/ (n, v) n: an increase in salary; v: to move up Example: We need to raise the standard for timeliness
retire /rɪˈtaɪə(r)/ (v) to stop doing your job, especially because you have reached a particular age Example: She was forced to retire early from teaching because of ill health
vested /'vestid/ (adj) to give somebody the legal right or power to do something Example: The day that Ms. Weng became fully vested in the retirement plan, she gave her two weeks' notice
wage /weɪdʒ/ (n) a regular amount of money that you earn, usually every week, for work Example: Hourly wages have increase by 20 percent over the last two years