Science World in Vancouver during its conversion into “The Beautiful Dome”, a temporary structure designed as the adidas Trionda match ball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.. Photo: Quintin Soloviev

Employees plan to skip work, stream and clock in hungover for World Cup: UKG study

by Todd Humber June 1, 2026

written by Todd Humber June 1, 2026

The FIFA World Cup could cost employers at least $17 billion in lost productivity (all figures US), according to new research from workforce management software company UKG. The survey of 8,000 employees across eight countries found workers plan to skip work, arrive tired or hungover, and follow mat...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

Employees plan to skip work, stream and clock in hungover for World Cup: UKG study

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