Benefits Think From stadium to workplace: How football-inspired events can strengthen company culture

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The NFL season brings a familiar sense of anticipation each fall, but that excitement does not have to stay in the stadium. 

The 2026 NFL regular season begins September 9, giving companies a timely theme for fall workplace activities. At the same time, employee engagement remains a challenge for many organizations. Gallup reports that just 31% of U.S. employees were engaged at work in 2025, while 18% were actively disengaged. 


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