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job performance

Shorter commutes make for more reliable workers

Posted on April 8, 2019

There’s no shortage of research suggesting that longer commutes can take a toll on workers’ health and happiness. But if that doesn’t concern employers and public officials, a new study out of Australia shows that longer commutes also translate into lower job performance and considerably more missed work.

Posted in NewsTagged commuting, health, job performance

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