Scottish government trial of four-day week improves productivity and staff wellbeing

Employees at two public bodies reported less work-related stress and one organisation had drop in sick days

Increased productivity and improved staff wellbeing were among the results of a year-long trial of the four-day week by the Scottish government.

Two public bodies, South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) and Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB), took part in the pilot, which was launched by Holyrood in early 2024.