The trial for companies working a 4 day working week for 100% of their pay has come to an end. During the trial where 3,000 people worked fewer hours for 100% pay, a majority of business have reported improved productivity.
The four-day week trial involving 70 UK companies kicked off on 6 June and is thought to be the world’s biggest pilot scheme into the working pattern.
It has been organised by a group campaigning for a shorter working week but without any loss in wages and overseen by Oxford and Cambridge Universities and Boston College. A full report of the results is not expected until next year but at the half way point over 80% of companies taking part indicated an intention to keep it.
If you have any queries relating to the scheme please do contact our Employment Team on 0345 646 0406 or fill in our online enquiry form and a member of our Team will be in touch.