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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers
ID: #33904
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Stronger economy
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Even with a stronger economy, businesses face an uphill battle when it comes to making a profit. Which is why it's not surprising that much of a company's success hinges on its employees. But what if an employee is fighting a medical condition or illness? How impactful is that to a business's bottom line? It turns out: quite a lot. Unlike absenteeism, according to a recent study, presenteeism - when people show up for work but don't or can't perform at full capacity - isn't always apparent. You know when someone doesn't show up for work, but you often can't tell when - or how much – health problems, including chronic conditions such as back pain, headaches, and arthritis, can leave them muddling through the day.
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