Scotland is a place that believes in a wellbeing economy and fair work. Now, we have reached a significant milestone towards that end – 3,500 Living Wage employers. Despite the economic challenges affecting us all, employers from all industries and areas in Scotland are signalling that they want to prioritise the needs of their workers. … Read more
Scottish dairy manufacturer Rowan Glen is celebrating their commitment to fair pay and secure work. The business, based in Dumfries and Galloway, has gained both Living Wage and Living Hours accreditation, ensuring their workers earn enough to live on and benefit from secure and stable working hours. This commitment demonstrates the importance they place on … Read more
This International Women’s Day, Living Wage Scotland is on a mission to highlight the critical role of the real Living Wage in driving inclusion and addressing gender inequality. The real Living Wage is a transformative tool for women in the workplace – and can often mean the difference between surviving and thriving. Nearly 60% of … Read more
A city wide partnership, Making Dundee a Living Wage City, has hit a major milestone in reaching its 5th anniversary. In 2019 Dundee was the first city in the UK to adopt the new place-based approach which aims to drive uptake in the real Living wage by local businesses. Paying the real Living Wage is … Read more
Visiting Angelz, a nurse-led care at home service, specialising in providing personal and domestic care all across Renfrewshire since 2012, has become the first social care employer to become Living Hours accredited in Scotland. Living Hours accreditation requires employers to pay the real Living Wage to all their employees over the age of 18 and … Read more
March is Scottish Tourism Month – an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the tourism and hospitality industry and its huge importance to Scotland’s economy. The tourism and hospitality industry is vital in Scotland, supporting £1.7 billion of economic activity due in no small part to the skilled and dedicated people who are essential in creating … Read more