<Beginner> Lesson No.34
HR Integration After Overseas M&A / 海外M&A後の人事統合
0.Greetings & Ice-break (2min.)|挨拶と導入
0-1 Greetings
Let’s practice a short small talk that you can use to greet a business partner and start building a good relationship.
講師との挨拶を兼ねて、ビジネスパートナーと信頼関係を築くための短いスモールトークを練習してみましょう。
[Tips / 会話のヒント]
・Can you hear me clearly?
私の声はクリアに聞こえますか?
・How's your day going so far?
今日はどんな一日でしたか?
・Talk about one small topic (Work, Weather, News, Hometown, Sports event, etc.)
軽い話題について話しましょう(仕事、天気、ニュース、地元、スポーツイベントなど)
0-2 Introduction
In today’s lesson, we’ll learn about the following situation. Have you ever experienced something similar?
本日のレッスンでは以下のようなシチュエーションについて学びます。同様のシチュエーションを経験したことがありますか?
- If you have experience, please tell us what it was like, what was difficult, or what you learned.
経験があれば、どんな内容だったか、難しかったことや学んだことなどを教えて下さい。
- If you don’t have experience, try to imagine yourself handling that situation in English.
What do you think would be challenging?
経験がなければ、英語でその状況に対応しているところを想像してみましょう。どんなことが難しそうですか?
Situation / シチュエーション
The HR manager of an acquired overseas company is seeking discussions about HR system integration.
買収した海外企業の人事責任者が人事制度統合について協議を求める場面です。
1. Read (2 min)|型を学ぶ
Let's read the following key sentences aloud!
下記の文章や単語を順番に音読しましょう!
1-1 Basic phrases
1.Let me explain our...(私たちの...を説明させてください)
2.We will keep your current...(御社の現在の...を維持します)
3.During this period, we will work together to...(この期間中に、...するために協力します)
4.I can confirm that we will not...(...しないことを確認できます)
5.We will provide training programs to...(...するために研修プログラムを提供します)
6.We will adopt the more flexible policy as...(より柔軟な方針を...として採用します)
7.Let me prepare a detailed timeline and...(詳細なスケジュールを準備し、...させてください)
1-2 Essential words
1.integration(統合)
2.review(見直す)
3.maintain(維持する)
4.reduce(削減する)
5.adapt(適応する)
6.handle(対処する)
7.improve(向上させる)
8.prepare(準備する)
9.share(共有する)
10.address(対処する)
2. Try (3 min)|ロールプレイ練習
Let’s practice the role-play.
ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!
Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)
The HR manager of an acquired overseas company is seeking discussions about HR system integration.
買収した海外企業の人事責任者が人事制度統合について協議を求める場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / HR Director (Acquired Company)】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. We need to discuss the integration of our HR systems and employee benefits. Our employees are concerned about potential changes to their current compensation structure and work policies.
(本日はお時間をいただきありがとうございます。人事制度と従業員福利厚生の統合について協議する必要があります。私たちの従業員は、現在の報酬体系と就業規則の変更について懸念しています。)
🧑🎓【Student / HR Manager (Acquiring Company)】:
I understand your concerns. Let me explain our integration plan. We will keep your current benefit structure for 6 months while we review both systems. During this period, we will work together to design a unified policy that protects employee rights and maintains motivation.
(ご懸念は理解しています。統合計画について説明させてください。両方の制度を見直す間、現在の福利厚生体系を6か月間維持します。この期間中に、従業員の権利を保護し、モチベーションを維持する統一方針を共同で設計します。)
👨💼【Teacher / HR Director (Acquired Company)】:
That sounds reasonable. However, our employees also worry about job security. Can you confirm that there will be no layoffs during the integration process? We need clear communication on this point.
(それは妥当に思えます。しかし、私たちの従業員は雇用の安定についても心配しています。統合プロセス中に解雇がないことを確認していただけますか?この点について明確なコミュニケーションが必要です。)
🧑🎓【Student / HR Manager (Acquiring Company)】:
I can confirm that we will not reduce headcount for at least 12 months after the acquisition. Our goal is to combine the strengths of both teams. We will provide training programs to help employees adapt to new systems and processes. This approach will support smooth cultural integration.
(買収後少なくとも12か月間は人員削減を行わないことを確認できます。私たちの目標は両チームの強みを結合することです。従業員が新しい制度とプロセスに適応できるよう研修プログラムを提供します。このアプローチは円滑な文化統合を支援します。)
👨💼【Teacher / HR Director (Acquired Company)】:
I appreciate your commitment. One more question: how will you handle differences in vacation policies and working hours? Our current system offers more flexibility than yours.
(お約束に感謝します。もう1つ質問があります。休暇方針と労働時間の違いにどう対処しますか?私たちの現行制度は御社よりも柔軟性があります。)
🧑🎓【Student / HR Manager (Acquiring Company)】:
We will adopt the more flexible policy as the standard for the unified system. This means your employees will keep their current vacation days and remote work options. We believe this change will improve satisfaction across both organizations. Let me prepare a detailed timeline and share it with you by the end of this week.
(統合制度の基準として、より柔軟な方針を採用します。これは、御社の従業員が現在の休暇日数とリモートワークの選択肢を維持することを意味します。この変更は両組織全体で満足度を向上させると考えています。詳細なスケジュールを準備し、今週末までに共有させてください。)
👨💼【Teacher / HR Director (Acquired Company)】:
That is excellent news. I will communicate this plan to our team. Thank you for addressing our concerns so clearly.
(それは素晴らしい知らせです。このプランをチームに伝えます。私たちの懸念に明確に対処していただきありがとうございます。)
3. Use (4 min)|ロールプレイ & 実践(空欄補完)
Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!
Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)
The HR manager of an acquired overseas company is seeking discussions about HR system integration.
買収した海外企業の人事責任者が人事制度統合について協議を求める場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / HR Director (Acquired Company)】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. We need to discuss the integration of our HR systems and employee benefits. Our employees are concerned about potential changes to their current compensation structure and work policies.
🧑🎓【Student / HR Manager (Acquiring Company)】:
I understand your concerns. Let me explain our [統合] plan. We will keep your current benefit structure for 6 months while we [見直す] both systems. During this period, we will work together to design a unified policy that protects employee rights and [維持する] motivation.
👨💼【Teacher / HR Director (Acquired Company)】:
That sounds reasonable. However, our employees also worry about job security. Can you confirm that there will be no layoffs during the integration process? We need clear communication on this point.
🧑🎓【Student / HR Manager (Acquiring Company)】:
I can confirm that we will not [削減する] headcount for at least 12 months after the acquisition. Our goal is to combine the strengths of both teams. We will provide training programs to help employees [適応する] to new systems and processes. This approach will support smooth cultural integration.
👨💼【Teacher / HR Director (Acquired Company)】:
I appreciate your commitment. One more question: how will you handle differences in vacation policies and working hours? Our current system offers more flexibility than yours.
🧑🎓【Student / HR Manager (Acquiring Company)】:
We will adopt the more flexible policy as the standard for the unified system. This means your employees will keep their current vacation days and remote work options. We believe this change will [向上させる] satisfaction across both organizations. Let me [準備する] a detailed timeline and [共有する] it with you by the end of this week.
👨💼【Teacher / HR Director (Acquired Company)】:
That is excellent news. I will communicate this plan to our team. Thank you for addressing our concerns so clearly.
4. Challenge (7 min)|応用実践
Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!
*Let's practice this part repeatedly until we can speak it smoothly.
このパートはスムーズにスピーキングできるようになるまで繰り返し練習しましょう。
Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)
The HR manager of an acquired overseas company is seeking discussions about HR system integration.
買収した海外企業の人事責任者が人事制度統合について協議を求める場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / HR Director (Acquired Company)】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. We need to discuss the integration of our HR systems and employee benefits. Our employees are concerned about potential changes to their current compensation structure and work policies.
🧑🎓【Student / HR Manager (Acquiring Company)】:
I understand your concerns. [統合計画について説明させてください。] [両方の制度を見直す間、現在の福利厚生体系を6か月間維持します。] [この期間中に、従業員の権利を保護し、モチベーションを維持する統一方針を共同で設計します。]
👨💼【Teacher / HR Director (Acquired Company)】:
That sounds reasonable. However, our employees also worry about job security. Can you confirm that there will be no layoffs during the integration process? We need clear communication on this point.
🧑🎓【Student / HR Manager (Acquiring Company)】:
[買収後少なくとも12か月間は人員削減を行わないことを確認できます。] Our goal is to combine the strengths of both teams. We will provide training programs to help employees adapt to new systems and processes. This approach will support smooth cultural integration.
👨💼【Teacher / HR Director (Acquired Company)】:
I appreciate your commitment. One more question: how will you handle differences in vacation policies and working hours? Our current system offers more flexibility than yours.
🧑🎓【Student / HR Manager (Acquiring Company)】:
We will adopt the more flexible policy as the standard for the unified system. This means your employees will keep their current vacation days and remote work options. We believe this change will improve satisfaction across both organizations. Let me prepare a detailed timeline and share it with you by the end of this week.
👨💼【Teacher / HR Director (Acquired Company)】:
That is excellent news. I will communicate this plan to our team. Thank you for addressing our concerns so clearly.
\ If you have some extra capacity, give it a try(余力があればやってみましょう)/
5. Real-world application (5 min)|実務応用
Let's speak freely with the phrases and flow we learned today. If you can, imagine your real job—it makes practice more effective.
本日学習した単語やフレーズ、会話の流れを思い出しながら、自由に話してみましょう。可能であれば、自身の実務を想像しながら話すと効果的です。
Situation / シチュエーション
The HR manager of the acquiring company meets with the HR director of the acquired company to discuss integration plans.
Both parties need to address employee concerns about compensation, job security, and policy changes during the transition period.
買収企業の人事担当者が被買収企業の人事責任者と統合計画について協議します。
両者は移行期間中の報酬、雇用の安定、方針変更に関する従業員の懸念に対処する必要があります。
👨💼【Teacher / HR Director (Acquired Company)】:
Our employees are worried about the integration. Could you explain how you plan to handle the transition and protect their current benefits?
(私たちの従業員は統合について心配しています。移行をどのように進め、現在の福利厚生をどう保護する計画か説明していただけますか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Your Role】:
(Free Speaking based on today's lesson)
Hints / ヒント
1.Explain the integration timeline(統合スケジュールを説明する)
2.Confirm job security commitment(雇用の安定の約束を確認する)
3.Describe training support(研修支援を述べる)
4.Share the detailed plan(詳細な計画を共有する)
※This is not a role-play. Please speak until you finish your thoughts.
このパートはロールプレイ形式ではありません。最後まで通して話してみましょう。
6. Wrap-up (2 min) |レッスンの振り返り
Let's review today's lesson with your teacher!
今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!
6-1 Comments from student
・Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ
・Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ
6-2 Feedback from teacher
・Good points / 良かった点
・Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント
・What to review / 復習ポイント
*6-3 Questions from student (if any)
Japanese translation(日本語訳)
1. Read (2min)(型を学ぶ)|基本フレーズ
2. Try (4min)(ロールプレイ練習)|型を使った練習
Let’s practice the role-play.
ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!
3. Use (7min)|応用
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!
4. Challenge (7min)|実践
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!
5. Wrap-up (3min) – レッスンの振り返り
"Let’s review today’s lesson with your teacher!”
「今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!」
5-1. Comments from Student
- Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ
- Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ
5-2. Feedback from Teacher
- Good points / 良かった点
- Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント
- What to review / 復習ポイント
5-3. Question from Students (If any)
