It is often said that politeness costs nothing. In fact, it seems that a little more courtesy could (1) businesses £5 billion every year. (2) hearing the phrase "thank you" or "well done" means the same to staff (3) a modest pay rise, researchers say. Praise and (4) also makes employees more likely to work hard and stay in their jobs, saving on the cost of finding (5) .
A third of 1,000 workers (6) by consulting firm White Water Strategies said they did not get thanked (7) when they did well, and a (n) (8) third said they were not thanked enough. In both cases, staff said they felt undervalued, meaning they were less likely to (9) themselves and were more likely to (10) employment elsewhere. According to the company, praising staff has the same (11) kick as a 1 percent pay rise—and (12) much cheaper for bosses. Three (13) four emplo
A. replacements
B. alternatives
C. complements
D. switches
It is often said that politeness costs nothing. In fact, it seems that a little more courtesy could (1) businesses £5 billion every year. (2) hearing the phrase "thank you" or "well done" means the same to staff (3) a modest pay rise, researchers say. Praise and (4) also makes employees more likely to work hard and stay in their jobs, saving on the cost of finding (5) .
A third of 1,000 workers (6) by consulting firm White Water Strategies said they did not get thanked (7) when they did well, and a (n) (8) third said they were not thanked enough. In both cases, staff said they felt undervalued, meaning they were less likely to (9) themselves and were more likely to (10) employment elsewhere. According to the company, praising staff has the same (11) kick as a 1 percent pay rise—and (12) much cheaper for bosses. Three (13) four emplo
A. save
B. cost
C. spend
D. pay
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