Most companies taking part in trial choose to stick with the change
Staff objected to working some Saturdays
Productivity did not improve and staff became more stressed
Businesses that took part in the international trail say productivity has not fallen off
South Cambs Council says it has evidence the trial is working, but Lee Rowley says that is “unlikely”
56 of the 61 companies that cut down hours have stuck with the change
Halfway through a six-month trial, 86% say they may keep the shorter working week
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A major pilot study across 60 businesses and 3,000 staff will test the theory
A global pilot scheme, from June to December, will involve 60 UK companies