Managing the World Cup in the workplace can be difficult, especially when matches take place late in the evening or into the early hours for UK viewers.

For employers and HR teams, major sporting events can lead to increased holiday requests, flexible working conversations, tired employees, reduced productivity, last-minute absences and workplace banter that may need managing carefully.

Our free World Cup Workplace Guidance helps employers plan ahead and set clear expectations before issues arise.

This guide provides practical steps for managing the World Cup at work, focusing on preparation, fair communication, employee wellbeing, flexibility, fitness for work and workplace behaviour. It emphasises creating a positive and consistent approach that allows employees to enjoy the tournament where possible, while helping employers keep their people safe, supported and productive.

Inside the guide, you’ll find practical HR and workplace advice on managing World Cup fixtures, late-night kick-offs, flexible working requests, sickness absence, fatigue, fitness for work, workplace behaviour and fair treatment across your team.

The guide also includes a ready-to-send employee communication, helping you remind staff of your expectations in a clear, positive and consistent way.

Download the free World Cup in the Workplace guide to help your business stay fair, compliant and productive throughout the tournament.