What happens at work during the World Cup: the majority say that the work environment improves and productivity does not decrease

According to the study Productivity in times of the World Cup, carried out by the Bumeran employment app, 95% of the working people of Argentina says feel equally or more productive during World Cup time. When those responsible for Human Resources are consulted, that figure is reduced to 68%.

“The data They debunk the myth that the World Cup negatively impacts productivity56% of people say they work normally even during key matches. What changes during the World Cup is not productivity, but the conversation, says Federico Barni, CEO of Bumeran.com.ar.

And he adds: “Shared enthusiasm is a great opportunity to humanize teams and spontaneously strengthen organizational culture. People do not work in isolation, they work in community, and They perform better when they feel like they are part of something.”.

If it doesn’t improve productivity, at least it raises people’s spirits: 47% consider that the tournament improves the work environment. Another 36% believe that it does not produce changes; 14% indicate that the impact depends on the results of the selection; and only 3% maintain that the World Cup makes the climate worse.

HR specialists have the same opinion: 45% consider that during the World Cup talents are more motivated.

65% of employees mention that there are no changes in their company during the World Cup; compared to 35% who say yes. In the rest of the region the trend is greater, in Chile 83% of talents say that no changes occur; in Panama, 77%; in Peru, 77% and in Ecuador, 74%.

What are the changes?: 65% say that they are allowed to watch national team matches; 45% that spaces are organized to see them in the office; 26% that there are televisions broadcasting the World Cup permanently; 12% say there is a home office on the days the national team plays and 8% mention other initiatives.

Half of people say they continue working normally if there is an important match during working hours. And 89% say they would never miss work to watch a game. However, 49% of HR executives say that when there is an important match They detect more absences.

56% of Human Resources specialists indicate that their organization does not implement special policies or actions linked to the World Cup, while 44% indicate that there will be changes.

Among those who will develop initiatives, 70% plan to watch the team’s matches together. In addition, 30% will offer time flexibility to enter later or leave earlier when there are important meetings; 26% will enable home office modalities on team match days; and 4% will implement reduced working hours or rotating shift schemes.