A Scottish college recently wrapped up a trial run of compressed working weeks, and it looks like the results are in — and they’re pretty darn good. West Lothian College has been experimenting with compressed schedules for its support staff for about a year now, and it seems like the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.
Better work-life balance, improved collaboration, and increased efficiency were just a few of the perks reported by staff members who participated in the trial. Even those who didn’t take part in the compressed hours scheme noted that productivity levels either stayed the same or even went up. It’s like a win-win situation for everyone involved, right?
Principal Jackie Galbraith seems to be all for it, emphasizing the importance of taking care of the college’s most valuable assets — the staff. And let’s be real, with colleges facing financial constraints left and right, finding ways to reward and support employees is definitely a priority.
