Post by Kelly

If you've ever wondered whether you can get fired for watching a World Cup match at work… the answer is: it depends. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the world's largest sporting event, yes. But for HR and business leaders, it's also a simultaneous staffing surge, productivity disruption, and compliance minefield. In the latest Need to Know Spotlight, we pulled together the workforce story behind the tournament: the real hiring numbers, the labor fight that nearly shut down SoFi Stadium two days before kickoff, what employers need to know about watch party liability, and what happens to those 185,000 jobs when the final whistle blows. Read more at the link in comments ⚽️