Are sports-related celebrations in the office a win for workers and employers? In research from global staffing firm Robert Half, Menlo Park, Calif., 72% of senior managers say college basketball tournament activities have a positive impact on staff morale. Some 52% of survey respondents also see productivity benefits.
Seventy-five percent of companies organize sports-related festivities. Friendly competitions (45%) and wearing team apparel (43%) top the list of activities offered.
"Many companies recognize it's impractical to try to downplay the office buzz around major sporting events like March Madness,"...
