FREE World Cup 2026 HR Planning Guide for Employers
The World Cup is exciting but poses HR challenges for employers, staffing pressures and workplace risks many businesses haven’t yet considered. This guide helps you prepare before issues hit your business.
Inside, we highlight the key risks you may not have anticipated, including:
Holiday spikes around matchdays and planning for the Bank Holiday
Higher likelihood of unplanned absences and post‑match “sick days”
Alcohol‑related risks at work and work‑related social events
Behaviour, conduct, and employer liability during celebrations
Packed with clear actions and expert guidance, this toolkit is the resource you cannot afford to skip; it could be the difference between staying ahead of World Cup disruption, or being blindsided by it.
What’s inside the guide?
- Holiday management: How to plan for increased leave requests and still keep operations running smoothly.
- Bank Holiday guidance: Simple options for handling the 15 June 2026 public holiday without disrupting the business.
- Watching-the-match arrangements: Ways to embrace the occasion while avoiding discrimination or unfair treatment.
- Absence protocols: Practical steps to manage unexpected call‑offs and keep teams prepared.
- Alcohol & behaviour risks: How to protect staff and the business when celebrations get lively.
- Employer liability at social events: What recent case law means, and how to prevent issues.
- Inclusion considerations: Ensuring celebrations feel appropriate, accessible and inclusive for all staff.
- Three‑step action plan: Review policies, brief managers, and prepare confidently for the tournament.
Who is this guide for?
This free resource is designed for SME business owners, line managers and HR‑responsible leaders across Scotland preparing for operational challenges during the World Cup.
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