University team advises Council on Four Day Working Week benefits
Daiga Kamer膩de, Professor in Work and Wellbeing at the 海角乱伦, has led an independent report into South Cambridgeshire District Council鈥檚 performance during its four-day week trial.
Of 24 key performance indicators monitored by the Council, analysis by the Universities of 海角乱伦 and Cambridge found 22 improved or remained the same.
Professor Daiga Kamer膩de said: "The trial suggests that a four-day work week maintains the quality of public services as measured by key performance indicators, while attracting new staff and improving workers' wellbeing.
"The pioneering trial can inspire evidence-based innovations in local councils and other organisations."
Under a four-day week, officers were expected to carry out 100 per cent of their work, in around 80% of their contracted hours, for 100 per cent of their pay. The Council鈥檚 opening hours were maintained so it stayed open for business just as it was before the trial 鈥 with longer opening hours on Wednesdays.
Professor Kamerade's research has made headlines at home and overseas, and has sparked a national conversation about new ways of working.
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