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22.01.2022 - 07:55 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A number of businesses and companies are introducing as four day working week as the UK trials the scheme.
Run by researchers at Cambridge and Oxford University, the pilot will see staff and workers enjoy a three-day weekend with no change to their salaries.
A total of six companies have signed a deal so far, with the group aiming for 30 in total across the UK.
Back in September last year, IPPR Scotland published research in a bid to urge the Scottish Government to trial such pilot schemes.
The study found that 80 per cent of people believed that cutting their numbers of days at work would have a “positive effect on their wellbeing”.
A total of 88 per cent of those at a working-age in Scotland stated that they would be willing to take part in shorter working time trial schemes if they were piloted by the Scottish Government, according to the study.
In terms of productivity, the research found that 65 per cent of participants believed that cutting the working week could have a positive impact on Scotland's productivity.
Amongst the Scottish firms beginning to introduce a four day working week is creative agency LUX.
The firm announced this month that it will cut hours to 32 per week over four days with staff continuing to enjoy the same salary.
Following a pioneering pilot kicking off pre-lockdown, the agency reports that overall efficiency has increased by 24 per cent year-on-year resulting in an impressive 30 per cent increase in profitability.
LUX hopes that the shorter working week will provide flexibility on hours and place or work as well as a bette work-life balance for employees.
Commenting on the change, Co-Founder Alice Will said: “The world of work and traditional nine to five convention needs to evolve to meet modern
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