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AtHoc, Inc. provides networked crisis communication solutions in the United States and internationally. The FIFA World Cup only happens once every four years, so it’s a special occasion for many. The 2014 World Cup in Brazil saw 131 million working days lost as people skipped work or stayed up late to celebrate (or commiserate) their team’s performance and consequently missed work the next day. The England versus Wales game during the 2016 Euros cost the UK economy an estimated £269 million alone in unauthorized leave. And for companies who work outside of standard ‘office hours’ such as retail, hospitality, and healthcare, huge sporting events can have a significant impact on their operations.

Here are six (6) steps that companies should be taking to ensure your business doesn’t suffer during World Cup fever: 1) Reschedule the company workflow around matches; 2) Have a strong squad; 3) Make sure your subs bench is ready; 4) Football will always be a multicultural sport; 5) Leftfield sectors will score a hattrick and 6) Improved Emergency Notification Systems and Uninterrupted Power Sources (UPS). Thus far, over 3 megawatts (MW) have been installed at five of the Russian football stadiums selected to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup to power standard and emergency lighting, emergency notification, broadcasting and data transmission systems; and security systems, Delta Electronics said.

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