Premium bakery and confectionery ingredients supplier R&W Scott has become the latest accredited Living Hours employer in Scotland. The Carluke-based company are the first food manufacturer in the UK to make this commitment.  The Living Hours accreditation requires employers to pay the real Living Wage (ÂŁ9.90/hr) to all their employees over the age of 18 … Read more
Social enterprises are independent businesses who aim to make a profit like any private sector business. However, their profits are reinvested back into their social and/or environmental purpose. Social enterprise is an ethical and more sustainable way of doing business, aiming to make a fairer society and a more inclusive economy. Social Enterprise Scotland (SES) … Read more
Aberdeen Performing Arts has today accredited as a Living Wage employer. The Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at the charitable organisation receive a minimum hourly wage of ÂŁ9.90 per hour, positively affecting 165 staff. This Living Wage rate was announced on Monday 15th November 2021 as part of Living Wage Week. This rate … Read more
Public overwhelmingly backs real Living Wage for third sector workers, as cost-of-living squeeze tightens One in seven (14.1 per cent) third sector workers are paid below the real Living Wage, with over three quarters of the public backing them to receive enough to live on, according to a new report by the Living Wage Foundation. … Read more
Kanzen Karate has today accredited as a Living Wage employer. The Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at the Dundee based charity receive a minimum hourly wage of ÂŁ9.90 per hour. This Living Wage rate was announced on Monday 15th November 2021 as part of Living Wage Week. This rate is significantly higher than … Read more
We are so lucky to have many fabulous hospitality and tourism providers in Scotland. From the stunning resort of Portavadie, Loch Fyne where you can relax in beautiful surroundings, to the wonderful artwork of Jupiter Artland in Edinburgh where you can enjoy the latest exhibition by Tracey Emin, we have a great choice of Living … Read more
George Watson’s College has today accredited as a Living Wage employer. The Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at the Edinburgh based independent school receive a minimum hourly wage of ÂŁ9.90 per hour. This Living Wage rate was announced on Monday 15th November 2021 as part of Living Wage Week. This rate is significantly … Read more
A record number of employers have signed up for living wage accreditation in Edinburgh following the Capital’s commitment to be a Living Wage City. In November 2021 a new partnership of city employers and the Council launched a plan to more than double the number of living wage accredited employers in Edinburgh. By helping to … Read more
Highland Coast Hotels has today accredited as a Living Wage employer. The Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at one of the Group’s hotels receive a minimum hourly wage of ÂŁ9.90 per hour. This Living Wage rate was announced on Monday 15th November 2021 as part of Living Wage Week. This rate is significantly … Read more
Energy solutions group, SMS plc, has today announced its accreditation as a Living Hours Employer. The Glasgow-headquartered company’s Living Hours commitment will see its employees guaranteed: At least 4 weeks’ notice of shifts, with guaranteed payment if shifts are cancelled within this period; The right to a contract that reflects accurate hours worked; A minimum of 16 … Read more