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Low-paid service workers represent a motivational problem for many companies. They earn lower pay, poorer pension provision, and fewer opportunities for progression. Consider these poorly-trained and unmotivated service workers in government agencies.
How can these workers be motivated to reduce boredom and increase their vigilance?
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