Manufacturers Association: World Cup madness not yet invaded local workplaces

Factories reported workers did not put any demand to leave earlier (games begin at 16:00 local time) or watch T.V
19.06.06 / 00:00
Manufacturers Association: World Cup madness not yet invaded local workplaces
19.06.06
Manufacturers Association: World Cup madness not yet invaded local workplaces
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Factories reported workers did not put any demand to leave earlier (games begin at 16:00 local time) or watch T.V


Study carried out last week among dozens of workplaces by the Manufacturers Association showed that world cup madness has not yet affecting Israeli workplaces.
 
Factories reported workers did not put any demand to leave earlier (games begin at 16:00 local time) or watch T.V.
 

The study also showed that a few companies were giving in to the surge in interest in particular among night shifts and hosting viewing parties and office pools, or simply turning a blind eye when monitors are tuned to the games.

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