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14/02/2002
Parity proposes advice to combat World Cup fever
Businesses must clarify working policy for the World Cup period early, or potentially face major resourcing, service disruption and morale problems.
Leading IT provider, Parity is warning businesses across Europe not to ignore the FIFA tournament taking place in June and July of this year. According to the company's research, many people have already booked time off to coincide with major matches, and this trend is set to snowball as the kick-off draws nearer.
Absenteeism through sickness was also reportedly high during the last World Cup, in France in 1998, and the European Championships, in Holland and Belgium. With start times in Japan and Korea between 6.30am and 12.30pm (GMT), figures are expected to be much higher this time around.
Dave Pye, managing director at Parity's Resourcing Solutions division, warned: "If companies bury their heads in the sand and pretend that the World Cup isn't happening, they're in for a nasty shock.
"Most businesses won't expect many people to travel to Japan and Korea, given the substantial distances and costs involved, but that doesn't mean that they won't take time off - by legitimate or creative methods.
"The best way of dealing with this type of problem is to tackle it head on. By recognising that there is a huge interest in the tournament, and adapting work practices to take this into account, companies can really boost morale and foster long-term staff retention."
(MB)
Leading IT provider, Parity is warning businesses across Europe not to ignore the FIFA tournament taking place in June and July of this year. According to the company's research, many people have already booked time off to coincide with major matches, and this trend is set to snowball as the kick-off draws nearer.
Absenteeism through sickness was also reportedly high during the last World Cup, in France in 1998, and the European Championships, in Holland and Belgium. With start times in Japan and Korea between 6.30am and 12.30pm (GMT), figures are expected to be much higher this time around.
Dave Pye, managing director at Parity's Resourcing Solutions division, warned: "If companies bury their heads in the sand and pretend that the World Cup isn't happening, they're in for a nasty shock.
"Most businesses won't expect many people to travel to Japan and Korea, given the substantial distances and costs involved, but that doesn't mean that they won't take time off - by legitimate or creative methods.
"The best way of dealing with this type of problem is to tackle it head on. By recognising that there is a huge interest in the tournament, and adapting work practices to take this into account, companies can really boost morale and foster long-term staff retention."
(MB)
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