Download the guide to major sporting events policy, packed with tips and advice on how to manage attendance, flexibility and conduct during major events such as the World Cup, Wimbledon and the Test match cricket, during this busy summer of sport.

From impromptu requests for annual leave to changes to normal working hours, to the fun of an office themed event to the risk of a rise in sickness absence, be prepared for any eventuality with this handy guide.

The CIPD HR-inform download covers key issues for employers to consider, including:

• Annual leave and time-off requests
• Flexible working and shift swaps
• Unauthorised absence
• Conduct and performance standards during working hours
• Internet and mobile phone usage
• Alcohol and substance expectations
• Respectful behaviour and anti-harassment guidance

With 48 countries playing in this year’s World Cup hosted across the US, Mexico and Canada, it is more than likely a large number of your staff will be supporting one country or more, so this is a great opportunity to create some camaraderie around the workplace and no doubt those work sweepstakes are being closely followed.

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