​4 things your boss should be paying for, but isn't​

​Isn't it time we reevaluate the employer-employee relationship? I mean think about it. You give them your heart and soul 40 hours a week. You're working overtime, weekends, the whole nine. But what do you get in return? A paycheck and a pat on the back? Oh, just a paycheck? Sorry. Well, it's time for change in the workplace. Because it turns out that making certain accommodations for employees can not only boost morale, but also increase productivity. And everyone loves production. Here are four things every employer should pay for:

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