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FP’s Very Official Super Bowl LIX Predictions
Source: Fisher Phillips, January 31, 2025
This year’s Super Bowl LIX will be watched by 120 million viewers, and that’s not even counting the Taylor Swift fans. The Kansas City Chiefs will try to make history as the first team to win back-to-back-to-back Super Bowls, and the Philadelphia Eagles will try to spoil the party and get revenge for their Super Bowl loss two years ago. Undoubtedly, your employees will be among that number enjoying the commercials, the halftime show, and maybe even some football. They will certainly be excited and participating in festivities both prior to and after the event – but do you have a game plan in place? We have both offensive and defensive suggestions to help you win Super Bowl Sunday regardless of an Eagles or Chiefs win – and some official gameday predictions.
Employers’ 3-Step Offensive Plan
You can make sure your workplace is ready for the days leading up to the big game by following this three-step offensive plan.
1. First Down: Anticipate Attacks on Productivity
With the Super Bowl on the horizon, you should anticipate a dip in productivity as employees check team stats, chat about game predictions, and possibly even engage in online betting. While having a clear policy on acceptable technology use in the workplace is a good practice, savvy employers recognize that workers can easily bypass restrictions by using personal devices.
Rather than focusing on strict prohibitions, the best approach is to reinforce productivity expectations – just as you would on any other workday. Many employers understand that some level of personal activity is inevitable during work hours, whether it’s running an errand, making a personal call, or chatting with colleagues. The key is ensuring that employees continue to meet their job responsibilities without excessive distractions. In workplaces with primarily salaried employees, fostering a positive environment often leads to better engagement and output, making it more effective to focus on results rather than policing every minute of the day.
That said, certain roles – especially those held by hourly workers – require employees to remain fully engaged while on the clock. Regardless of your workplace structure, the most important thing is to apply policies and productivity standards consistently, ensuring fairness while keeping operations running smoothly.
2. Second Down: Communicate with your Team Regarding Dress Code Expectations
Especially if your offices are located in the Kansas City or Philadelphia areas, now is the time for employers to set clear expectations about workplace attire leading up to the game. If you plan to allow employees to wear team jerseys or other fan gear, be sure to communicate what is and isn’t acceptable to maintain a professional environment.
Encourage employees to show team spirit while still dressing appropriately for the workplace. If your business has safety-related dress code requirements, remind employees that their game-day attire must still comply with those safety standards.
Additionally, if you have employees supporting rival teams, it’s a good idea to remind them to keep the workplace banter professional. While friendly competition can boost morale, all workplace conduct policies remain in effect to ensure a respectful and inclusive environment for everyone.
