LUDHIANA: Cricket fever is likely to take a heavy toll on professionalism this World Cup season. Cautioning that the coming ICC World Cup is bound to hit work productivity, leading to a loss of 768 million manhours across the major cities, a study conducted by Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) has revealed that absenteeism is likely to be higher than 76% among Ludhiana employees and students due to post-match celebrations or lack of sleep owing to late-night games.
The study, conducted during January and early February on 500 corporate employees and students in Ludhiana, has found out that there might be a significant drop in productivity during February-March 2011 as one in five employees plan to draw time from working hours to watch the World Cup.
'The World Cup would also immensely affect studies as the games are so scheduled that they coincide with final exams,' it adds.
As many as 40% of Ludhiana respondents indicated their intention of taking at least some time off from work. Just over half of them stated that they
planned to work shorter days for much of the month-long event, with the rest indicating that they planned either to request days off using their annual leave or simply calling in sick.
'The presence of Australian, Sri Lanka, England, South Africa and Pakistan teams in the World Cup is likely to boost the level of interest in the game. The productivity slump from the event is going to continue till March,' say ASSOCHAM analysts.
The study also finds: 'Work place productivity is bound drop as several matches are to be played during office hours.'
A majority of CEO respondents of Ludhiana contended that as watching the game is a personal decision and up to the individual, it should not come at the expense of the organization.
As many as 76% of CEOs mentioned that the companies would have a tough time dealing with their employees during such days. 'Most of the staff, even the managers, leave early to catch the match as cricket and sporting websites are blocked from their corporate networks. Employees may keep track of the scores over SMS or mobile internet but working hours are seldom completely used,' finds the study.
However, 46% of senior officers of Punjab said, 'This occasion could be ideally used as a team building and morale-boosting exercises. Companies must allow flexi hours at work, at least for the duration of World Cup. They can have TVs at work place, especially in boardroom and at workshops for employees to watch specific matches and set daily or weekly measurable milestones for employees who can take time off to watch matches once objectives are met.'
Real Picture
When asked about plans to take time off from work for the World Cup, this is what Ludhianvis had to say...
45% | Will request days off using annual leave
12% | Will not take full day off but work shorter days
30% | Will not take any time off work
Damage control: What employers can do to minimize negative impact
Have TVs at work place, especially boardroom
Encourage teamwork
Encourage business meetings via tele conferencing
Policy on frequency & conditions of WC-related absence
Develop a match roaster for popular games
Use this as team building and morale-boosting exercise
Allow flexi hours
The study, conducted during January and early February on 500 corporate employees and students in Ludhiana, has found out that there might be a significant drop in productivity during February-March 2011 as one in five employees plan to draw time from working hours to watch the World Cup.
'The World Cup would also immensely affect studies as the games are so scheduled that they coincide with final exams,' it adds.
As many as 40% of Ludhiana respondents indicated their intention of taking at least some time off from work. Just over half of them stated that they
planned to work shorter days for much of the month-long event, with the rest indicating that they planned either to request days off using their annual leave or simply calling in sick.
'The presence of Australian, Sri Lanka, England, South Africa and Pakistan teams in the World Cup is likely to boost the level of interest in the game. The productivity slump from the event is going to continue till March,' say ASSOCHAM analysts.
The study also finds: 'Work place productivity is bound drop as several matches are to be played during office hours.'
A majority of CEO respondents of Ludhiana contended that as watching the game is a personal decision and up to the individual, it should not come at the expense of the organization.
As many as 76% of CEOs mentioned that the companies would have a tough time dealing with their employees during such days. 'Most of the staff, even the managers, leave early to catch the match as cricket and sporting websites are blocked from their corporate networks. Employees may keep track of the scores over SMS or mobile internet but working hours are seldom completely used,' finds the study.
However, 46% of senior officers of Punjab said, 'This occasion could be ideally used as a team building and morale-boosting exercises. Companies must allow flexi hours at work, at least for the duration of World Cup. They can have TVs at work place, especially in boardroom and at workshops for employees to watch specific matches and set daily or weekly measurable milestones for employees who can take time off to watch matches once objectives are met.'
Real Picture
When asked about plans to take time off from work for the World Cup, this is what Ludhianvis had to say...
45% | Will request days off using annual leave
12% | Will not take full day off but work shorter days
30% | Will not take any time off work
Damage control: What employers can do to minimize negative impact
Have TVs at work place, especially boardroom
Encourage teamwork
Encourage business meetings via tele conferencing
Policy on frequency & conditions of WC-related absence
Develop a match roaster for popular games
Use this as team building and morale-boosting exercise
Allow flexi hours
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