curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-common-phrasal-verbs-and-idioms/6660a3787b34f972a9776968.md
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"text": "Brian, we really need to hash out the updates to our remote work policy. There's been a lot of back and forth on what should be included.",
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"text": "Definitely. On another note, we need to touch base on the employee feedback regarding annual leave.",
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"text": "Right. And while we're at it, let's wrap up the section on professional development.",
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"text": "We should encourage staff to branch out in their skills without making it sound too daunting.",
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"text": "Great idea, Brian. Encouraging growth is key. How about we put together a draft of these changes and run it by the team leads before we roll it out company-wide?",
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"text": "Sounds like a plan. I'll draft up the changes and set up a meeting with the team leads next week. We can iron out any kinks, then get everyone's buy-in.",
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"text": "Perfect, Brian. Thanks for helping to make these policies clearer. It's important that they reflect our company's values and current work environment.",
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