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
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, cafĂ© 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
by David Bone, Communications Officer, Land Energy I was once made redundant twice in under two years; such is the precariousness of the jobs market, particularly in areas that are overly reliant on erratic or seasonal employment. I am certain many readers will be familiar with the feelings of hopelessness and the creeping sense of … Read more
South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) has achieved Living Pension accreditation to add to their existing Living Wage and Living Hours accreditations. These accreditations ensure security and stability for their staff now and in the future. By adopting the Living Pension standard, SOSE is setting a higher benchmark for pension contributions, ensuring employees can meet their … Read more
The University of Stirling has been accredited as a Living Wage employer, in acknowledgement of its long-term commitment to paying staff in line with the cost of living. Situated on an award-winning campus in the vibrant city of Stirling, the University is home to more than 1,500 dedicated staff who advance the organisation’s strategic priorities … Read more
Thank you to everyone who helped make Living Wage Week 2025 such a success! We were thrilled to announce a major milestone this Living Wage Week: the Living Wage employer network in Scotland has now reached 4,000 employers! This achievement reflects the incredible commitment of employers and supporters who work tirelessly throughout the year to champion the real Living Wage and demonstrate the difference it makes. … Read more
This Living Wage Week, we’re proud to celebrate Edinburgh’s progress in creating fair, secure, and well-paid work. Since 2020, the Edinburgh Fair Work Action Group has championed the real Living Wage across the city. Back then, 420 accredited employers guaranteed fair pay to around 33,000 workers. Today, that number has grown to 790 accredited employers, meaning 188,000 more … Read more
This Living Wage Week, St Andrew’s Hospice, is celebrating becoming an accredited Living Wage employer. Their Living Wage commitment sees everyone working at St Andrew’s Hospice including regular workers employed through third-party suppliers receive the real Living Wage. This rate is higher than the government minimum. St Andrew’s Hospice is a charity that provides specialist palliative care and support to patients, families and carers. It … Read more
This Living Wage Week, Alba Facilities Services are celebrating becoming an accredited Living Hours employer. Living Hours accreditation requires employers to pay the real Living Wage to all their employees over the age of 18 and commit to providing at least four weeks’ notice for every shift, with guaranteed payment if shifts are cancelled within … Read more
McTaggart Construction is delighted to announce its official accreditation as a Living Wage Employer, a recognition McTaggart is proudly celebrating this Living Wage Week. The Living Wage accreditation demonstrates McTaggart Construction’s commitment to ensuring all employees earn a wage that meets the real cost of living, going beyond the government minimum to provide fair compensation that reflects everyday expenses. … Read more