In the given passage, the company Ctrip wanted to expand while managing office space expenses. They ______ a remote work trial, anticipating a slight ...
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In the given passage, the company Ctrip wanted to expand while managing office space expenses. They ______ a remote work trial, anticipating a slight decline in productivity that would not outweigh the cost savings. However, productivity increased by 13%, and employee attrition decreased by 50%. When the work-from-home option was extended to the entire company with employee choice, productivity gains reached 22%. Which word best fits the blank to complete the sentence meaningfully?