Revealed: The data behind Australia's 'great Socceroos sickie'
Australia's 'great Socceroos sickie' coincided with the national team's World Cup match against Paraguay on a workday, resulting in a spike in workplace absenteeism. Data from workforce management company Deputy revealed gym unworked shifts surged by 37.4 percent. Employers are urged to plan for economic impacts during major sporting events as absenteeism increased across various sectors.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 06:00 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 06:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: SBS News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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