<span class="parts-lets">PHOTOS SPARK CONVERSATIONS</span>

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<p>1. Describe what is going on in the photo.<p>
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<span class="parts-lets">LET'S LEARN!</span>

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    <li class="parts-bank-content">telework	
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      <li class="parts-bank-content">flexibility
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      <li class="parts-bank-content">work-life balance
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      <li class="parts-bank-content">remote access
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      <li class="parts-bank-content">video conferencing
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<span class="parts-lets">SPEAK MORE!</span>

__Direction:__ Discuss the following questions with your mentor and share about yourself. Make sure to answer in complete sentences. 

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1. What are the advantages of remote work for employees?

2. What are the challenges of managing remote teams?

3. How can companies ensure effective communication in a remote work environment?

4. How does remote work affect work-life balance?

5. What strategies can employees use to stay motivated while working remotely?

6. How does remote work impact job satisfaction and employee retention?

<span class="parts-lets">LET'S PARAPHRASE PROVERBS!</span> 

__Direction:__ Read the proverb below, then discuss it with your mentor. What does it mean? Do you agree with it?

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Talk about the benefits and challenges of working from home or a location other than the traditional office, including its impact on productivity, work-life balance, and communication.