Living Wage Scotland have been speaking to employers all over the country. This week we were lucky enough to speak to the teams at two of our Living Wage accredited care homes and hear about their experience of Covid-19. Grandview House in Grantown on Spey and Main’s House in Newtonmore are both run by Libby, … Read more
Working with Scotland’s vibrant hospitality and tourism industry is exciting and inspiring, whilst posing some unique challenges. Following the Coronavirus outbreak, the industry is now being pushed to its limit, facing a whole new world of challenges in the coming weeks and months and it is imperative that businesses and employees receive the support that … Read more
Brewgooder #OneOnUs Donate a Round of Beer & a Message of Support for an NHS Champion Scottish based beer brand and social enterprise Brewgooder make great tasting craft beer and use their profits to fund clean drinking water projects in developing countries. Since 2016, they have supported over 65,000 people out of water poverty. The … Read more
Dear Employers I hope you, your family, friends and colleagues are all well in these extraordinary times. So many of you will be facing new levels of pressure in both your work life and personally. The volume and pace of the of decisions many you are having to make every day will be enormous. Our … Read more
The impact of COVID-19 is felt by every person, organisation and community. Our network of Living Wage organisations and their staff in Scotland and across the UK are facing unprecedented challenges, yet we have already seen resilience and kindness from so many in the Living Wage movement and we look forward to sharing those stories with you … Read more
Ash Denham MSP has launched a campaign calling for businesses in Edinburgh to commit to paying the real Living Wage and become accredited Living Wage employers. Ms. Denham, who is the Scottish Government Minister for Community Safety, invited accredited Living Wage employers from her Edinburgh Eastern constituency to the Scottish Parliament for a roundtable discussion … Read more
By Lisa Lawson, Founder, Dear Green Coffee Roasters When asked to write a blog post for Living Wage Scotland there was no stopping me. The truth is I can’t comprehend businesses who don’t pay this basic cost of living. When I look back on my own work experiences I question why I chose to work … Read more
If you are still struggling for Valentine’s Day gift ideas this year, why not get a present that keeps on giving? Our fantastic accredited Living Wage employers offer everything from luxurious chocolates to beautiful cards designed by UK based artists and lovely dates out in the city. Here is a selection of amazing Scottish Living … Read more
Post: Living Wage Accreditation Officer (maternity cover) Salary: AP5 Point 31 £30,814 plus 6% pension contribution Working hours: Full time, 35 hours per week Contract duration: Temporary 6 months Based: … Read more
By Anna Hirvonen, Living Wage Scotland The recent KPGM analysis has revealed that significant progress has been made on the real Living Wage in the past year. There are now 380 000 jobs paid below the real Living Wage in Scotland, this is down from 473 000 the previous year. The campaign has had a huge … Read more