Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Work World: [header] How to tell if an employee is under stress [title] Take note of any changes to the employee's working day performance. [step] For example, he is suddenly not completing his work as usual and so he has to stay late or even take some if his work home. [title] Search for slower productivity--often a sign of employee stress.

Ending1: [step] A delayed workday relieves stress in many people, but your employee's productivity is especially important if he is depressed. Furthermore, you are watching closely for changes in his work habits since they can further lead to feelings of boredom. Ending2: [step] If an employee is under a lot of stress, he will feel so overwhelmed that he cannot keep his usual pace of work because he is distracted by that same feeling of being overwhelmed. It's a vicious circle that he cannot escape from because his mind is consumed. Ending3: [step] This is due to the effect of stress on the productivity of a workplace. A worker may suddenly be laid off, paid off, or suddenly seem to have a lot on his plate in a short span of time. Ending4: [step] He suddenly stops leaving, calls during off-peak hours or has a break while in meetings. He might not be the same throughout the week or will drift back to work the next day.

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