A global survey by the human resources and workforce management AI platform UKG has warned that the upcoming football World Cup, starting on June 11, could cause a productivity loss of about $170 billion worldwide. The study found that employers across multiple countries are concerned about keeping employees focused and present during the tournament. The projected loss equals roughly 20.8 trillion Bangladeshi taka. The United States is expected to face the highest loss at around $117 billion, followed by Germany with an estimated $13.4 billion.
According to the survey, 37 percent of employees plan to adjust their work schedules to match match timings, while 27 percent admitted they might arrive late, leave early, or skip work entirely. About 14 percent said they would secretly stream matches or highlights at their desks, and 11 percent planned to work under the influence after watching late-night games. Even managers are not exempt, with 42 percent planning to take leave and 45 percent intending to modify their work hours.
The UKG study covered eight major countries—Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States—based on responses from around 8,000 employees.
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