Four-day week may be considered a sign of failure, England councils told
Local government secretary writes to town halls warning them against ‘part-time work for full-time pay’The secretary for local government has written to all councils to warn that adopting a four-day week for staff puts them at risk of being declared a failing authority, according to...
<p>Local government secretary writes to town halls warning them against ‘part-time work for full-time pay’</p><p>The secretary for local government has written to all councils to warn that adopting a four-day week for staff puts them at risk of being declared a failing authority, according to reports.</p><p>Twenty-five councils have discussed a four-day week policy and one, South Cambridgeshire district council, has already moved to the pattern.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/dec/23/four-day-week-sign-of-failure-england-councils-told-steve-reed">Continue reading...</a>
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