# Largest UK Public Sector Trial of Four-Day Work Week Sees Huge Benefits

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/largest-uk-public-sector-trial-of-four-day-work-week-sees-huge-benefits/286913>\
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**Created:** [July 14, 2024, 5:47pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/largest-uk-public-sector-trial-of-four-day-work-week-sees-huge-benefits/286913 "2024-07-14T17:47:02Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 14, 2024, 5:47pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/largest-uk-public-sector-trial-of-four-day-work-week-sees-huge-benefits/286913/1 "2024-07-14T17:47:02Z")

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**Summary:**

1. **Performance Improvements** : South Cambridgeshire district council’s four-day work week trial led to better performance in 11 out of 24 areas, including faster planning decisions and benefits processing.

2. **Staff Retention and Cost Savings** : The trial reduced staff turnover by 39%, saving £371,500 in agency staff costs, and improved employee physical and mental health, motivation, and commitment.

3. **Positive Impact** : The trial demonstrated that a four-day work week with no loss of pay can succeed in local government, encouraging other sectors to consider similar approaches.

[Read more on The Guardian](https://theguardian.com)