Scottish government trial of four-day week improves productivity and staff wellbeing
Employees at two public bodies reported less work-related stress and one organisation had drop in sick daysIncreased productivity and improved staff wellbeing were among the results of a year-long trial of the four-day week by the Scottish government.Two public bodies, South of Scotland Enterprise...
<p>Employees at two public bodies reported less work-related stress and one organisation had drop in sick days</p><p>Increased productivity and improved staff wellbeing were among the results of a year-long trial of the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/four-day-week">four-day week</a> by the Scottish government.</p><p>Two public bodies, South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) and Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB), took part in the pilot, which was <a href="https://news.stv.tv/scotland/public-sector-workers-in-scotland-begin-four-day-working-week-trial">launched by Holyrood</a> in early 2024.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/aug/27/scottish-government-trial-of-four-day-week-improves-productivity-and-staff-wellbeing">Continue reading...</a>
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