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Depression is prevalent in the workforce. Depression in employees is more closely tied with presenteeism (reduced output while at work) than absenteeism. From comparisons of gathered statistics to current job environment models, changes can be made in the job environment to lower the impact of depression in the workplace. Some of these changes include reducing time pressure in assigned work, increasing or adding rewards/benefits for completed work, and ensuring that employees understand the reasons for decisions made.
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