World Cup viewing drains offices of $3.6 billion in productivity

World Cup viewing drains offices of $3.6 billion in productivityWorld Cup viewing drains offices of $3.6 billion in productivityWe know that the average employee loses six hours of productivity to March Madness, but the FIFA World Cup also has a similar effect.An Office Pulse survey found that watching the World Cup on the job results in a $3.6 billion productivity loss because 49% of those with white-collar jobs plan on watching in the office.Almost 1 in 5 white-collar employees say they like professional soccer, and even though the USA isnt playing this year, 54% say theyre equally as interested, while 46% arent as into it.How much viewers watch the game at workHeres the time breakdown.Less than an hour 30%1-2 hours 24%2-4 hours 11%Thirty-four percent of white-collar workers say theyll view the event in general (not just at work).While the research found that 22% of men were very interested when it comes to catching the game, 33% of men watching said theyd spend one to two hours do ing so in the office.But when asked if FIFA is corrupt, 48% say not particularly, 31% say that its the most corrupt, and 21% claim not to be familiar with the organization. Still, 12% of employees admitted that Russias political probe upped the games appeal for them. The game is being hosted in the country this time around.