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.