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Topic Author: Jon Janes
Posted: 2:29 PM Mar 13, 2008
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Nobody gets any work done.   Every year, some University researcher, with tons of grant money, comes up with the theory that when March Madness begins, the productivity of every workplace in the U.S. decreases drastically.   That same researcher will get a report published in the New York Times that the United States business community will lose millions of dollars in productivity until the Final Four is over.   In my many years in TV News, I don't think I've ever noticed that.   In fact, people I work with seem to perk up; get more excited than they usually are; pick winners based on uniform colors, or mascots; get to work earlier to see the start of the early game. In other words, it's more fun.  Anybody feel like me, or do you agree with the Madness critics?  One final note, if productivity disappears during March Madness, maybe our bosses should just let us take a week off and come back  more productive than when we left..  
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  • by JOHN Location: HOLTON on Mar 7, 2009 at 07:59 PM
    NEWS BOSS - NOTHING ON MARCH MADNESS, BUT I WANTED TO KNOW HOW THE JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF CAN HAVE TWO PENDING CASES WITH THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AND NOW ONE MAJOR LAWSUIT FILED IN JACKSON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT WITH NO LOCAL NEWS COVERAGE FROM THE "UNBIASED" HOLTON RECORDER OR ANY OF THE OTHER NEWS AGENCIES IN THE AREA??? BY THE WAY, THESE ARE ALL CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES. WILL SOMEONE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE!!!!!!!
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  • by sara Location: topeka on Sep 11, 2008 at 12:27 PM
    no live bloging today on the noon show. tell the noonies to have a good day :)
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  • by Linda Location: Nortonville.Ks on Jun 6, 2008 at 10:09 PM
    I would like to know how come after stroms go past Topeka you don't keep on the air for the rest of us up here we would like to you to keep us up on what is going on here also we do watch you and we need to know what we are up for in the weather also think of us also not just Topeka
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  • by Kaye Location: KS on May 1, 2008 at 10:18 AM
    Nothing to do with March Mad, but was wondering about the big "W" controversy between Wisconsin and Washburn. Maybe I missed it, but haven't heard anything in a long time. Thanks
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  • by Christy Location: Topeka on Mar 19, 2008 at 11:45 AM
    I think mangment should realize that March Madness can contribute to the workplace- wha't WRONG with some fun? In addition, a bit of "team related" ribbing, if done in good nature and some activites taht play up the events of march can contribute to workplace unity and comraderie! So, go for it- in the long run, a good office atmosphere shoud increase, not decrease, productivity
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  • by PS on Mar 17, 2008 at 02:16 PM
    Of course it does, but who cares ;-) Some of can actually multitask. ha ha ..I see we don't need to take the day off, we can all watch bball online, right here, errr i mean work our little tails off!
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