World Cup Could Cost Employers $17 Billion in Lost Productivity, Survey Finds
UKG said 37% of workers plan to adjust schedules or miss work, with U.S. losses estimated at $11.7 billion.
- On Tuesday, a new UKG survey revealed the upcoming FIFA World Cup could cost global employers $17 billion in lost productivity, based on data from 8,000 employees across eight countries including the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- Regional losses vary significantly, with the United States facing $11.7 billion in productivity losses, Germany $1.34 billion, and the United Kingdom roughly $912 million as the tournament spans 39 days.
- Worker behavior patterns show 37 per cent of employees plan to adjust their schedules, while 27 per cent may miss work by skipping shifts or arriving late, and 14 per cent intend to stream matches while on the clock.
- Beyond rank-and-file staff, managers report 42 per cent requesting leave and 45 per cent seeking last-minute flexibility, while nearly 1 in 5 employees consider searching for a new job if scheduling conflicts interfere with viewing.
- UKG Chief Product Officer Suresh Vittal warned, "When absenteeism and presenteeism hit at scale, the effect is immediate and expensive," noting that productivity drops and customer experience suffers when colleagues must cover gaps.
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