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Here's today's news. Please share your thoughts at the end when I ask a question.
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今日(きょう)のニュースです。最後(さいご)に質問(しつもん)をしますので、感想(かんそう)を聞(き)かせください。スクリプトはリンクで確認(かくにん)できます。

■富士山に静岡県から登る人 - A person climbing Mount Fuji from Shizuoka Prefecture -
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/easy/k10014507391000/k10014507391000.html

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富士山に静岡県から登る人 - A person climbing Mount Fuji from Shizuoka Prefecture -

Micromanagement, often seen as a hindrance to employee development, can paradoxically create opportunities for upskilling. By recognizing the root causes of micromanagement and implementing targeted upskilling initiatives, HR departments can transform this challenge into a strategic advantage.

Micromanagement frequently stems from a manager's lack of trust in their employees' abilities or a fear of failure. By offering upskilling programs that enhance employees' competencies, HR can address these underlying issues. Skills training in areas such as project management, problem-solving, and decision-making can empower employees to take ownership of their work and reduce the need for constant supervision.

Furthermore, micromanagement can create a culture of dependency. Upskilling initiatives can foster a growth mindset and encourage employees to seek out new challenges. By providing employees with the tools and knowledge to advance their careers, HR can create a more self-sufficient and engaged workforce.

To effectively address micromanagement through upskilling, HR should conduct needs assessments to identify skill gaps within the organization. Tailored training programs can then be developed to address these deficiencies. Additionally, mentoring and coaching opportunities can be provided to support employees as they develop new skills.

By proactively addressing micromanagement through upskilling, HR can create a more positive and productive work environment, improve employee retention, and enhance the overall competitiveness of the organization.

The Global Professional Podcast

Micromanagement and Upskilling - Episode 109

The working world has changed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, with new challenges for many employees and managers.

This year the focus of World Mental Health Day on October 10 is mental health in the workplace.

In the US, an estimated 1 million workers miss work every day because of job stress. And it's a similar situation in many countries around the world.

But there are lots of things we can do to help look after our mental health — and the mental health of our colleagues — when we're at work.

Experts from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have shared a few ideas, including simple things like saying "thank you" to others.

They also suggest practicing good "email etiquette." This means making your emails clear with an "accurate subject line," "concise summary" of what you're asking and a "clear timeline."

The mental health charity Mind says people should make sure they find time to take breaks. Many workers can take lunch breaks and perhaps other small breaks during the day and even a short time away from the desk can help you to feel a little better.

According to Harvard Business Review, managers need to understand that "work is about people, and people are messy and difficult."

This means understanding that employees all have their own challenges.

The first thing that managers can do, says psychologist Emily Anhalt, is show that they care about mental health in the workplace.

Making a difference to employees' mental health is not "a quick and easy thing," she said. It's a long journey — that might start on October 10, but it will need to last for years.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Tips for Workplace Health on World Mental Health Day

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もう空港(くうこう)で待(ま)たなくていい！
You don't need to wait at the airport anymore!
이제 공항에서 기다리지 않아도 된다
 
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3 minutes EASY JAPANESE #3 もう空港(くうこう)で待(ま)たなくていい！ You don't need to wait at the airport anymore!

みなさん、こんにちは。おげんきですか。
すっかり、「秋めいてきた」って言いたいところですが、まだまだ暑いです。昨日は少し涼しいですが、今日は暑かった。秋と言えば、なんですか。「食欲の秋」「読書の秋」「芸術の秋」「実りの秋」「スポーツの秋」って感じでしょうか。私は、絶対に「食欲の秋」です。だって、日本の秋は美味しいものがいっぱいなんですよ。果物は、なしにブドウ。日本のシャインマスカット、食べたことがありますか。すっごく美味しいですよ。なしも地域によって品種が違って、おいしいです。ほんといろんな品種があるんです。あー、あとモンブランとかスイートポテトとかもこの時期が最高に美味しいですね。キノコ類も旬の季節です。はい、相変わらず、食べ物の話をすると止まらなくなる私です。毎日、今日は何を食べようかなって考えていますよ。

今日は、私はオンラインで日本語学校の授業がありました。ベトナムの学生5人とのオンライン授業です。
彼らは日本語を勉強し始めて、約半年。そして10月からは日本に留学予定の生徒さんです。
毎日勉強していて、そして少人数でのオンライン授業なので、どんどん上達するんですよ。
非漢字圏なのに5人中１人はN2に合格しているんですよ。そして、そのほかの人達もN3に合格しています。これからもコツコツ頑張ってほしいです。
で、今日の授業の内容は「『オノマトペ』を使って話そう」というのがテーマなんです。うーん、難しかった。
ワンピースやスラムダンクのマンガの一部を使いながら、オノマトペを紹介してからの授業だったんですが。でも、いざ話してみようってなると、みんな「チーン」って。あー――、これはまずいって感じで。「もうすぐ日本に来るんですよね。どんな気持ちですか」って聞くと、「緊張しています。でも楽しみです」って。あー「ドキドキ、わくわく」ってことかなって。「じゃあ、熱いフォーを食べるときは？？」「まず、フーフーして食べたほうがいい。だって、あつあつだから」「ラーメンのようにズーズーとすすって食べますよ」って。うんうん、いいね。「ベトナムの天気はどうですか」「ジメジメしています」「ムシムシしています」「でも太陽がぎらぎらって感じではありません」「からっとした天気でもないです」って。
オノマトペ、難しいですね。
日本人はオノマトペが好きですよ。私の娘なんか、自分の気持ちを話すときは、オノマトペです。「なんか嫌な気持ちがする。モヤっとする。イライラする」って。
みなさんも、オノマトペを使っていろいろと話してみてくださいね。


「のぞみ」の日記

秋めく？？

The price of bitcoin hit more than $100,000 for the first time as the value of the cryptocurrency continues to soar following the election of Donald Trump.

This came just hours after the President-elect indicated he'd take a lighter regulatory approach to the crypto industry during his presidency.

It climbed from $69,374 on the day of Trump's election on November 5 and rose as high as $103,713 on December 4, according to CoinDesk.

Just two years ago, bitcoin dropped below $17,000 following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX.

However, experts aren't sure how long the value of bitcoin will remain high as cryptocurrency is highly volatile.

Some are hopeful of future gains, but others continue to warn of investment risks.

Trump, who was once a crypto skeptic, has said he wants to make the US "the crypto capital of the planet." His campaign accepted donations in cryptocurrency and he has also launched World Liberty Financial, a new project with family members to trade cryptocurrencies.

Many in the crypto industry have welcomed Trump's victory, hoping that he'll be able to push through changes that they've long lobbied for — which, generally speaking, aim for an increased sense of legitimacy without too much red tape.

Trump has already made a move in that direction, saying he intends to nominate cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Under current chair Gary Gensler, the SEC has cracked down on the crypto industry, penalizing a number of companies for breaking securities laws.

But what is cryptocurrency, really?

In basic terms, cryptocurrency is digital money. It is designed to work through an online network without a central authority — meaning it's typically not backed by any government or banking institution — and transactions get recorded with technology called a blockchain.



Price of Bitcoin Soars, Boosted by Election of Trump

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