World Cup Threatens Global Productivity

None of whom want to miss noisy uproar four soccer World Cup year.

Productivity in the workplace even threatened dropped during this grand moment held.

Thus said the scholars human resources department (HRD) in South Africa, Productivity SA. The reason, some games broadcast when the office hours. As a result, productivity and performance of some employees will be affected. Furthermore, South Africa hosted the World Cup.

"The office workers should be aware if there are those who played truant and wary of declining productivity," said a senior observer Gabaocwe Motlatsi.

Similar reports ever issued by European researchers institutions, Europe Talent in 2006. During the European Cup in Portugal in 2004 ago, thousands of Dutch workers phoned the office and call in sick. This amount increased by 20%, especially when the Dutch national team play.

Productivity SA estimates, the level of absence in South Africa will increase sharply, following the celebration after the game. Enthusiasts are also office workers will lack sleep due to night and even woke up in the morning anymore. "In business language, this means millions of workers will lose productivity," he continued.

Something similar is said to HR and recruitment specialists Randstad, Singapore and Malaysia branch. In its report, the institute is sure to enjoy a football game many workers use their computers in the office.

"They will see the broadcast repeated. Then discuss with friends and even joined in various online forums, "the report said. Skipping work, sick leave and vacation will be the main weapon of this football fans.

Not much different with Ranstad headquarters in New Zealand. Especially because the witness not only the local residents, but also the majority of expatriate workers from the UK.

In the UK in a poll held by Eclipse technology institute, said much the same thing. As many as 54% of workers plan to watch the game from an office computer and 58% did not consider the impact on their productivity.

America is not only the productivity of its workers reported the possibility of interference. But also access the Internet because a lot of fans who will see it through streaming broadcasts on the Internet. "They will also use their own mobile phones," explained Chris Stening of Easynet Connect

Constraints also greatly impede the time difference. Asian first time, must be watching the game at night or early morning. In America, the game will occur in the morning or afternoon local time. While Europe is not much different from Africa.

This productivity reduction should be understandable if the world only under normal circumstances. However, today's economy must be encouraged all his strength, so that recovery from a recession to run smoothly. "It is important to maintain productivity during the World Cup," says Productivity SA.

Some institutions HRD and IT experts is suggested office to reduce its impact on productivity. And try to accommodate workers who want to watch the game. "Make a new development policy related to the World Cup and immediately applied," they continued.

Enhance team work and set targets that must be resolved before they could watch the game. Pertemian business for a while can be changed using a teleconference and video calls. In order to prevent employees 'escaped' from the office, provide televisions in a room