Some World Cup Games More Important Than Others
US-based BNP Paribas employees learned that the hard way.
From the front lines:
"Working for a French bank: When France plays their Round of 16 match, BNPP sends an email announcing that a large conference room on client floor is set up for viewing. When the U.S. plays, they schedule a 4:45 offsite "town hall" meeting to discuss the settlement."