For this European Work-Time Network’s webinar, we were joined by Catherine Negus, Research Manager at the Mental Health Foundation to discuss their 32-hour working week pilot.
The Mental Health Foundation piloted a 32-hour working week. In this webinar, Catherine focused on the impacts their pilot had on the wellbeing and mental health of their employees, as well as the organisation’s productivity. The pilot ran for a full year, from April 2024 to April 2025, with all the charity’s staff working a 32-hour week with no loss of pay. MHF gave a proportionate reduction for part-time staff. Unlike some four-day week models, the Foundation’s approach offered flexibility with staff choosing how to structure their 32 hours.
Catherine Negus is the Research Manager of the Mental Health Foundation. MHF is a UK-based charity dedicated to promoting good mental health and addressing mental health issues. She has a background in history, international development, voluntary sector campaigning, and patient voice. Her current areas of focus include workplace wellbeing and technology. Catherine led the evaluation of MHF’s 2024/25 32-hour week pilot, which led to a permanent 32-hour week for the organisation.
Read more about the Mental Health Foundation’s pilot in their evaluation report here.
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