From Glastonbury chocolate to refurb computers: how you can help charities in the UK cost of living crisis Money is tight as household bills soar but there are still ways to make a difference The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2023
Friday briefing: Does a four-day week work? These companies are about to find out In today’s newsletter: In the biggest trial of its kind, sixty UK companies are experimenting with a four-day week – Nimo Omer finds out why The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2022
Companies to begin trialling four-day week with full pay in UK's biggest pilot The trial will last six months and firms from a range of sectors are taking part, including banking and housing Manchester Evening News · Jun 6, 2022
Four-day week trial begins in UK today for thousands of workers Organisers say it is the biggest four-day week pilot to take place anywhere in the world. Daily Record · Jun 6, 2022
More than 3300 workers start trial for 4-day week The trial is thought to be the biggest of its kind and will mean a four-day week for staff for no loss of pay Birmingham Post · Jun 6, 2022
Thousands of UK workers begin world’s biggest trial of four-day week With work changed for ever by the pandemic, businesses are testing whether pilot represents a recognition that ‘the new frontier for competition is quality of life’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2022
UK four-day week pilot begins with 70 companies and thousands of workers Employees get 100 per cent of the pay for 80 per cent of the time The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2022
70 companies begin trial of four-day week with no loss of pay Firms taking part will give 100% of workers’ pay for 80% of the time, in exchange for a commitment to maintain at least 100% productivity. The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2022