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World Cup office watch parties can be easy win for boosting employee morale: expert
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TORONTO — For bosses looking for an easy win to boost employee morale, they can look no further than the FIFA World Cup. With the soccer tournament underway, some Canadian workplaces are seizing on the opportunity to host watch parties in the office, which one expert says can help foster connection and collaboration. Mike Shekhtman, [] The post World Cup office watch parties can be easy win for boosting employee morale: expert appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
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