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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Joanna Partridge

Scottish government trial of four-day week improves productivity and staff wellbeing

A woman holding notes preparing to go into a meeting room
South of Scotland Enterprise and Accountant in Bankruptcy took part in the trial, which began in early 2024. Photograph: Aleksandr Davydov/Alamy

Increased 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 (SOSE) and Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB), took part in the pilot, which was launched by Holyrood in early 2024.

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