1. My friend was .......... from his job last week because he was unable to perform his duties efficiently.

2. People often .......... at age 65 in the USA and Canada: they stop working for good.

3. Some HR staff are .......... who look for and hire qualified people to fill open positions

4. Sometimes, union members go on .......... in order to protest some condition at work and refuse to return until a settlement is reached.

5. A .......... is someone who is being taught to perform the duties of a particular job.

6. A .......... is a position in a company that needs to be filled with a qualified employee.

7. A .......... is an advancement for an employee, awarded for positive work performance and/or increased qualifications or experience.

8. Employee .......... can include health care, retirement and dental plans, in addition to salaries.

9. Some companies also offer other .......... like car and cellphone allowances, in order to attract and retain qualified employees.

10. Human .......... departments, once known as personnel departments, manage and oversee recruitment, training and many other aspects of staff well-being.