Revealed Top 10 excuses employees are using to watch Euro 2016

Revealed Top 10 excuses employees are using to watch Euro 2016 by Michael Cheary Potential excuses range from fake funerals to phantom car troublesOne in twenty employees considered faking it to catch England vs WalesOnly 12% of firms have made provisions for staff to watch games during Euro 2016With Euro 2016 well and truly underway, we’ve found out the top ten excuses truant employees will be using to skip work and watch the games.Failing household appliances, fake funerals and poorly pets are just some of the excuses the study suggests bosses could be hearing ahead of kick-off. Our research also revealed that as many as one in twenty UK workers considered pulling a sickie to watch Thursday’s match.Injury timeWhen it comes to excuses, it’s little surprise that feigning illness was the most popular, with faux food poisoning and sudden bouts of summer flu claiming the top two spots.And for some, honesty is the best policy for some, with ‘staying home and watching the football’ coming in at number three on the list of excuses.Th e top 10 excuses for pulling a sickie to watch the gameHere’s the rundown of the top ten excuses employers can expect to hear for the rest of the tournament:I’ve got food poisoningI’ve got fluI want to stay home and watch the footballMy dog is sickIve got a doctor’s/dentist appointmentMy washing machine flooded the houseI’ve had an allergic reactionI need to go to a distant relative’s funeralMy car broke downMy child is sickThey think it’s all over…Despite the risk of employees sloping off to watch the football, the research also revealed that only 12% of employers have made provisions for staff to watch games that air during work hours â€" something which may have dire results when it comes to productivity.So if you are at work, spare a thought for your boss, and try your best to maintain focus during the football.Or, you could read our list of Euro 2016: office dos and don’ts. That too…Still searching for your perfect position? View all of our current vacancies now.  Find a job What Where Search JobsSign up for more Career AdviceSign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid email addressmessage hereBy clicking Submit you agree to the terms and conditions applicable to our service and acknowledge that your personal data will be used in accordance with our privacy policy and you will receive emails and communications about jobs and career related topics. Features