Office productivity

The World Cup is the world's most widely viewed sporting event. The most anticipated event that held once every 4 years world widely. Which is no doubt that even non-soccer fan are also engaging into the World Cup fever, let alone those soccer fans.

Since World Cup is a worldwide sporting event, with different audience watching it all around the world. This will means that the telecast of the match live will be broadcast at a different time of the day because of the different time zone. Thus, this is where the root of the problem is because some matches are held usually during midnight time as for Singapore.

Employers will be facing a deficiency of getting work assigned on time and a slow rate of office productivity because of the workers and students who stayed up late just to catch the exciting soccer match. As they will be struggling to wake up early on time for school or work. Or for some who managed to wake up in time, they will also find it hard to stay focus in their work as they are lacking out of enough energy and sleep. Which will cause a decrease in level of overall work performance. As a result, this will affect office productivity not just pertaining to individually but the company as a whole too.

On the other hand, it is mentioned in the article that “Is it important, or unimportant? The second: Is it urgent, or not urgent? If work falls in to the important and urgent box then obviously: Do it right now and chances are you'll be able to enjoy the game without thinking about it.” Nevertheless, it doesn’t matter if the matches are held during midnight because as long they know how to priorities. As this will help them to aim what is to be done first and next.

Additionally, it is also mentioned that “Instead of dampening people's spirits and expressing their frustration, she said it's an ideal time for bosses to embrace the spirit of the sport, and build employee morale through celebration and a culture of teamwork.” This World Cup fever brings a common topic for employees and employers to discuss about. Which could also serves as a time for employers to take a step front to understand better and be acquainted with their employees which will be useful in the long run when communicating in work.

In conclusion, the World Cup fever brings about pros and cons. Overall, the consequences of anticipating in the World Cup fever shouldn’t escalate to something serious so long you are able to prioritise.

ShuMei