Based on BrightHR data, employers can expect an increase in sickness calls, lateness, and unexpected absences today.
Our CEO, Alan Price, has been providing expert commentary to several national news outlets throughout the tournament while keeping a close eye on BrightHR's absence data. So far, we've already seen a 5% increase in employees booking annual leave through our staff holiday planner.
With England's latest result, Alan expects Wednesday and Thursday to follow a similar pattern, with an increase in employees calling in sick after the match.
His insights have been featured across a range of major outlets, including The Independent, Yahoo News, Ground News, ITV News, and The Standard.
Prep ahead for a weekend of sport
With a packed weekend of sport ahead, including England's Round of 16 clash against Mexico kicking off at 1am BST on Monday morning, alongside Wimbledon and the British Grand Prix, employers could see an increase in sickness absence, lateness, and last-minute annual leave requests. While some employees may call in sick after a late night, others may choose to book a last-minute day's leave to enjoy the action or secure a post-match lie-in.
Whatever the results, major sporting events often create additional workforce planning challenges. Keeping HR admin up to date, managing leave requests efficiently, and planning ahead for potential absences can help businesses ensure shifts are covered and minimise disruption.