A company in Cairo allowed half of its employees to work from home for six months, while the others worked in the office. Managers measured the number of tasks completed per week. Those at home completed more tasks on average, and fewer of them left the company during the period. However, when the employees were asked about promotion, those who worked at home felt less likely to be noticed by senior managers. The researchers suggested that companies should consider both productivity and visibility when they design remote work plans, because efficiency alone does not give a full picture of an employee's experience.

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. Employees working at home completed more tasks on average.

  1. Step 1: The passage says those at home completed more tasks and fewer left the company. Step 2. That matches the option that employees working at home completed more tasks on average. Answer: Employees working at home completed more tasks on average. Why not the others: The office group did not do better; promotion rates are not given; hours are not mentioned.

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