World Cup Viewing Cuts Global Productivity, Survey Flags Work-Hour Distraction
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Updated · NPR · Jul 13
World Cup Viewing Cuts Global Productivity, Survey Flags Work-Hour Distraction
3 articles · Updated · NPR · Jul 13
Summary
A survey found World Cup viewing during work hours is dragging on productivity across the global economy as fans follow matches on the job.
Workplace distraction is the main driver: employees are spending parts of the workday watching games instead of working, according to the report.
One small-business owner cited in the report said she has spent most of her days watching matches, illustrating how tournament fever is spilling into office hours.
The findings point to a broader economic cost from major live sports events when match schedules overlap with normal working time.