More than 76,000 workers are set for a pay boost as over 4,000 employers in Scotland are signed up to pay the real Living Wage, including Capital Service Solutions Since the real Living Wage campaign began 25 years ago nearly £5bn in extra wages has gone to low paid workers, of which almost £730m is … Read more
Social Investment Scotland (SIS) has achieved Living Wage, Living Hours and Living Pension accreditation ensuring security and stability for their staff now and in the future. Social Investment Scotland was established in 2000 to provide a new finance model for Scotland’s charities and social enterprises. Over 25 years it has invested £171 million in 575 … Read more
Glasgow City Region has launched the Glasgow Living Wage Trail, a new interactive trail encouraging people to explore local spots across the city while supporting businesses that pay the real Living Wage. The trail is part of the ongoing campaign to Make Glasgow City Region a Living Wage Place, which aims to increase the number … Read more
Maven Capital Partners has achieved Living Wage, Living Hours and Living Pension accreditation underlining its commitment to providing security and stability for staff now and in the future. Maven Capital Partners is a leading private equity and property manager. The company backs growing businesses across a range of sectors, providing the essential capital and expertise … Read more
Vascular Flow Technologies has accredited as a Living Pension Employer. As they were already both Living Wage and Living Hours accredited, this means they are now one of a growing number of employers who are triple accredited with Living Wage Scotland, and the first triple accredited organisation in Dundee. Through their Living Pension commitment, Vascular Flow are raising the standard for pension savings so their … Read more
By Dr Kirsteen Croll, Chief Executive Officer, Friends of Dundonald Castle SCIO At Friends of Dundonald Castle SCIO (SC031541), community is at the heart of everything we do. From preserving our heritage and welcoming visitors to supporting local groups and delivering educational opportunities, our work is only possible because of the incredible people behind it. … Read more
Fluidic Ltd has accredited as a Living Pension Employer, reinforcing its commitment to supporting staff in saving enough for a secure and dignified retirement. Fluidic Ltd are a UK based supplier of process instrumentation and instrument solutions. Their main markets include, but are not limited to: Nuclear ; Pharmaceutical; Hospital Clean Rooms; Chemical ; Refrigeration ; Oil & Gas ; The Whisky Industry. Fluidic commented: “We have a fantastic team … Read more
Blog by Colleen Wilkie at QTS Contracts As the only UK pay benchmark based on how much it actually costs to live, the real Living Wage is incredibly important. This is especially true in industries such as construction which face issues such as skills shortages, recruitment pressure and retention challenges. For example, the continued use of informal cash-in-hand arrangements and insecure zero-hours contracts found across … Read more
Photo credit: Emma Boyd One Parent Families Scotland (OPFS) has become the latest accredited Living Hours employer in Scotland. One Parent Families Scotland work to provide support and resources to single parents, aiming to enable single parent families to achieve their potential, to reach a decent standard of living and contribute to Scottish society. Living … Read more
A well-known independent coffee shop in Edinburgh has become Scotland’s first hospitality employer to achieve Living Hours accreditation. Black Medicine Coffee Co., an established coffee shop, café and social space, has made a commitment to secure and predictable working hours. Black Medicine Coffee Co. has been an accredited Living Wage employer since 2019. This announcement … Read more