Rethinking working arrangements for the World Cup

A World Cup policy could save employers some headaches over the coming weeks, suggests Jane Hobson, employment partner at Weightmans. 

• Weekly dilemma: World Cup working arrangements Employers that adopt a rigid and inflexible approach to this issue may well find that it backfires on them, resulting in reduced morale and increased absenteeism. 

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Outlook video: football World Cup XpertHR's head of content Jo Stubbs and group editor David Shepherd discuss the impact of the World Cup on the workplace. 

Working hours: Policy on sporting and other special events Use this model policy to deal with absence and other issues arising at the time of sporting or other special events such as the World Cup football tournament or the Olympic Games. 

2010 IRS sporting policy survey: employers prepare for World Cup Sarah-Marie Williams of Clyde & Co continues a series of articles on disability discrimination with a checklist for employers on avoiding discrimination.