Nearly nine out of ten Scottish government workers support a move towards a four-day week according to research by the think tank Autonomy. The report’s findings suggest that moving to a four-day week would boost productivity to such an extent that many departments could make the change without having to employ new staff. The research shows a range of benefits for the government, including better retention and recruitment of staff, being seen as a pioneer in setting new working time standards for the economy, and having a healthier workforce.
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