Good morning! Success reporter Emma Burleigh here, filling in for Kristin while she’s on vacation.
The World Cup is already halfway through its mid-July run, with international teams entering the knock-out phase—and nothing could quell the fan fervor taking over North American cities. Office workers are secretly tuning in from their phones, keeping a close eye on scores during meetings, and heading straight from the office to bars to catch the action. It’s a $17 billion productivity drain, yet some employers are making the most out of the global spectacle.
