March Madness: Will Worker Productivity Suffer During NCAA Tournament?

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(CBS Chicago) – The NCAA Tournament is usually spread throughout the country, with games set in the East, Midwest, South and West. College basketball fans who hold down day jobs have long since figured out how to discretely follow games on their computers or phones while working. With access at their fingertips and bosses stranded in their own homes, fans will have an easy time watching as much of this year’s NCAA Tournament as they want. Corporations stand to lose an estimated $13.3 billion due to unproductive workers during the tournament, according to a recent WalletHub study.
