This month marks our 6-month anniversary of being a Living Wage Employer. We are proud to be one of over 11,000 employers across the UK who have committed to pay a real Living Wage to our staff, independently calculated to be enough for employees and their families to live on, in line with guidance from the Living Wage Foundation.
Playle & Partners LLP is based in the South East of London, and London is a region where nearly a fifth of all jobs (17.2%) pay less than the real Living Wage – around 700,000 jobs. Despite this, we have committed to pay the real Living Wage and deliver a fair day’s pay for a hard day’s work.
The real Living Wage is the only rate calculated according to the costs of living. It provides a voluntary benchmark for employers that wish to ensure their staff earn a wage they can live on, not just the government minimum. Since 2011 the Living Wage movement has delivered a pay rise to almost 400,000 people and put over £2 billion extra into the pockets of low paid workers.
As an Employer of Choice, with Gold accreditation for Investors In People and a staff turnover below 5% for the past 5 years, (two retirees this year have served 48 and 36 years) we are already committed to ensuring a good work life balance. However, especially during Debt Awareness Week, knowing that we are committed to paying all staff a fair day’s pay for a hard day’s work means we can ensure our staff are able to live comfortably and have a happy working environment.
