First ever council trial of four-day week hailed a success

First ever council trial of four-day week hailed a success

The first ever council trial of a four-day-week has been hailed as a success, with average employee performance improving. South Cambridgeshire District Council trialled a four-day week for desk-based staff for three months, beginning in January of this year. Staff could take either Monday or Friday off, and their pay was not affected. Read more BNY Mellon warns staff could face ‘corrective action’ if they don’t return to office …

First ever council trial of four-day week hailed a success

South Cambridgeshire District Council trialled a four-day week for desk-based staff for three months, beginning in January of this year.

First ever council trial of four-day week hailed a success

South Cambridgeshire District Council trialled a four-day week for desk-based staff for three months, beginning in January of this year.

First ever council trial of four-day week hailed a success

South Cambridgeshire District Council trialled a four-day week for desk-based staff for three months, beginning in January of this year.

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A three-month trial at South Cambridgeshire District found its performance was “broadly maintained” and was “overwhelmingly positive” for the health and well-being of staff