How to get the most out of your staff during the Olympics

With the Olympics round the corner, many workers will be having one tab open for work and one open for play.

This is, obviously, detrimental to productivity. So how does HR roll with the punches and get over the finishing line with both morale and output intact?

Speaking to HR Grapevine, Alison Dodd, Managing Director of Moorepay, advises HR on how to cope, and work with, absences this summer – specifically sports-related absence.   

"Introducing flexible working hours, providing viewing facilities in the office, or even giving staff time off in lieu, will all boost morale and greatly improve productivity on non-game days. There is a lot businesses can do to keep their employees happy and reduce sports-related absenteeism this summer.