The CIPD is urging organisations to agree any flexibility before England's 1am World Cup last-16 tie to help minimise disruption at the start of the working week.
Nearly half of UK workers say they end most working days mentally exhausted as rising workplace pressure leaves employees and managers struggling to switch off.
With shorter working hours enforced for public and private sector businesses, business in the Middle East tends to slow down during Ramadan. Stephanie Williams suggests embracing the rituals of the month for greater business success.
The start of any major sporting event can pose various issues for employers, who are often concerned about the impact on their workforce and in turn, their productivity.