By Christine McCaig, Living Wage Accreditation Officer Having trudged through what, at points, has felt like the never-ending dark months of winter, the time has come for the long-awaited reopening of Scotland’s hospitality industry. We would like to wish them, and their people, a smooth and safe return. The past year has taught us how … Read more
By Gregor Sey, Company Director of Boozy Events Boozy Events is an award-winning drinks company based in Aberdeen and we specialise in cocktail making classes and pop-up cocktail bars. During the pandemic, we successfully adapted our offering and are now delivering virtual drink experiences to customers across the globe. The interactive and engaging cocktail making … Read more
By Patrick Harvie MSP When pubs, bars, cafes, restaurants, nightclubs, and hotels were told to shut on 23rd March many workers were thrust into panic. I was inundated with emails from constituents describing desperate situations of financial uncertainty, fear of eviction and, in some cases, redundancy. Many employers, with no prospect of income or reopening … Read more
By Rachel Morrison, Living Wage Scotland Accreditation Officer Figures released by Resolution Foundation indicated that in April 2020 83% of all UK hospitality businesses had been forced to cease trading. So, when I was asked to lead Living Wage Scotland’s work to encourage the payment of the real Living Wage within this industry, I was … Read more
As part of our #InThisTogether series, we’re bringing you uplifting stories from our accredited employer network. Today we have been chatting with Fore Play Crazy Golf. Like other Hospitality employers, Fore Play have had to close their doors to customers, but this innovative team couldn’t be held back for long. We were delighted to find out … Read more
Our Living Wage accredited employers are doing their bit for #InThisTogether Barbara McGinley, owner of An Clachan CafĂ©Â in Glasgow, had to close her business due to coronavirus. Her three staff are in furlough. Despite income not coming she decided to help where she could and when she saw an appeal by Glasgow Night Shelter, she decided … Read more
Living Wage Scotland have been speaking to employers all over the country. This week we were delighted to speak with Tom McDermott Director of Sprigg, who would normally be found providing amazing coffee and fresh healthy food in the heart of Glasgow. Since this isn’t possible for now Tom has kindly shared with us how the … 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
By Tom McDermott, Owner, sprigg Our Living Wage journey started long before sprigg was trading; it’s in the business plan I used to raise initial funding! I originally committed to pay our staff ÂŁ8.45 an hour, the real Living Wage at the time. However, when we launched, I opted to pay the current rate of … Read more
Living Wage Scotland are delighted to add One20, Edinburgh’s new wine-cafe with luxury food and wine boutique to follow soon, to our growing list of accredited Living Wage employers in the Hospitality. Father and son duo, Ronnie and Kyle Reid have created an art lovers dream located in the New Town, on Dundas Street. Situated … Read more