Amid College Basketball Tourneys, Employers Are Left To Deal With the Madness of March

Interest in NCAA tournaments leads to an average of $20 in lost productivity per employee, survey shows.

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Center Khaman Maluach of top-seeded Duke dunks against Mount St. Mary's during the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, March 21, 2025, at Raleigh, North Carolina. AP/Chris Carlson

March Madness, highlighted by the men’s and women’s NCAA tournaments, has become more than just an event that captivates millions of sports fans. It’s a cultural phenomenon that also attracts the nation’s attention away from its work responsibilities.

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