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
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
WGM Engineering (WGM) has accredited as a Living Wage employer. Their Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at WGM receive a minimum hourly wage of £13.45 per hour. This rate is higher than the government minimum for over 21s, which currently stands at £12.21 per hour. WGM Engineering is a self-delivery design and build … 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, 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
Lochcarron of Scotland has become an accredited Living Wage employer. Their Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at Lochcarron, including regular workers employed through third-party suppliers, receive a minimum hourly wage of £12.60 per hour. This rate is higher than the government minimum for over 21s, which currently stands at £12.21 per hour. Based … Read more
Thank you so much to everyone who contributed to a memorable Living Wage Week. The campaign to ensure everyone earns enough to live on in Scotland relies on our fantastic network of engaged employers and supporters. We couldn’t do this without you! Read on for some of our highlights and please ensure you are subscribed … Read more