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29-05-2016, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by lovemyboys ->
Different sport - ice hockey - but same idea....
Where my husband works, they brought in a telly.
It stopped a lot of sick-days, and the whole day wasn't wasted.
Of course, that wouldn't work in every situation.

Oh, and they'll have the EURO tournament on - all sports get shown.
And apparently some work does get done!

Exactly !! Hockey here is very important..so yes, there are hockey games on too !
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29-05-2016, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by tarantula ->
I would not be thrilled if any employee of mine was watching sport when they should be working, I think that should be a sackable offence.
Then we are glad you are not our boss LOL

Lots of work gets done and many of us have been at company for many years, so I am guessing our bosses appreciate the work we do.

Mind you even our bosses take breaks to watch the games lol
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29-05-2016, 09:34 PM
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At work we have a large scree TV in our lunchroom, right now it is on a news channel, but whenever there is an event like the Olympics, Euro or World cup, that is what is on and many take several breaks to watch a bit of it. Also, many of us have it on our computers.....our bosses close their eyes on these occasions lol
Employers in Canada must just cater more for their staff. I can remember you telling me once you do a lot of your forum business whilst at work. Over here, I think employers can block access to any sites that they consider distracting. Must be hells own job to implement it though.
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29-05-2016, 10:16 PM
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It's a bit like "Fag Breaks", this always upset the none smokers, Footie breaks will cause the same divisions
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29-05-2016, 10:22 PM
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Oh I hate the game and all that it stands for.
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30-05-2016, 06:56 AM
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I think it's a great idea
All of Australia takes a day off for the Melbourne Cup
Why not?
Life's too short to grind all the time.
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30-05-2016, 12:07 PM
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The idea is to allow flexible working, so people can vary their normal hours, to allow them to take in the game.

Now that wont be possible for all industries / jobs but where it is possible it is a good idea. No one is getting something for nothing, as all hours still have to be worked, but a bit of flexibility on when is surely a good thing?

Provided it doesn't disrupt the smooth running of the company/ organisation then I'm all for it.
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30-05-2016, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Morticia ->
Employers in Canada must just cater more for their staff. I can remember you telling me once you do a lot of your forum business whilst at work. Over here, I think employers can block access to any sites that they consider distracting. Must be hells own job to implement it though.

That is true Morty, some places even have no 'outside line' on the phones so you can't use them for private calls.
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30-05-2016, 12:19 PM
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That is true Morty, some places even have no 'outside line' on the phones so you can't use them for private calls.
Good idea.
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30-05-2016, 12:53 PM
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Wouldn't happen in India or China.
 
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