By Adrian McKenna, Managing Director at POS Group
At our core, we’re in the business of making life easier for other businesses — streamlining procurement, reducing costs, and helping organisations make more sustainable choices across office supplies, print and design, catering, janitorial, workwear & PPE, interiors and beyond. But behind the products and services, there’s something even more important driving what we do: people.
That’s why becoming an accredited Living Wage employer wasn’t just a checkbox for us — it was a natural extension of our values. We believe that work should be fairly rewarded, and that every person deserves the dignity of a wage that reflects the real cost of living. It’s not just about compliance or reputation. It’s about doing what’s right and building a business that puts people first.
Like many companies, we’ve faced challenges — tight margins, competitive pressures, the push for constant efficiency. But even in the face of those realities, paying the real Living Wage has never felt like a burden. It’s felt like an investment. Our team is more motivated, more committed, and more proud of the business they help build. And in return, our clients get better service, more reliability, and the confidence that their supply chain reflects their own ethical standards.
But we want to go further than just paying the Living Wage ourselves.
We believe in the power of good businesses supporting other good businesses. Imagine what we could achieve if more Living Wage employers actively sought out suppliers, partners, and services from within the movement. We’d create a virtuous cycle — where strong, ethical companies reinforce each other, create better jobs, and help keep more money in local economies.
When workers earn enough to live, not just survive, they have more to spend in their communities. That extra disposable income supports local shops, cafes, tradespeople, and services — many of which are also striving to do business the right way. By choosing to spend our procurement budgets with Living Wage suppliers, we aren’t just buying a service — we’re choosing to invest in a future where fairness, dignity, and sustainability are standard, not the exception.
We’re proud to be part of this movement. And we want to work with more businesses who share this vision — whether you’re looking for a new office supplier or just want to connect around the shared values that guide your company.
Because the Living Wage isn’t just a line on a payslip. It’s a signal. It says: “We care. We believe in people. And we’re building something better — together.”
Let’s keep building that future — one ethical partnership at a time.