Unions are pushing the new government to adopt the four-day week.
Asda has scrapped their pilot four-day week scheme Asda has scrapped its flagship four-day week policy after staff complained the extra hours were leaving them exhausted on their day off. The supermarket giant launched a flexible working scheme last year which allowed managers to work 44 hours over the course of four days for the same pay. However, the system was rolled back after workers said the 11-hour shifts were too ‘physically demanding’ and left them worn out on their extra day off.
In South Cambridgeshire, a multi-year trial conducted by the council found public sector workers subjected to a four-day week had increased productivity and job satisfaction, while staff turnover fell by 39%, saving the council £371,000 a year on agency staff costs.
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