Jun
03
2013
The Centre is a Living Wage Employer
The Centre is proud to announce that we are an accredited Living Wage Employer. The Living Wage is an hourly rate set independently and updated annually, based on the cost living in the UK.
"I am delighted that the Centre is now formally recognised as a Living Wage Employer. We value our employees and contracted staff and feel it's important to be able to offer them a wage that is realistic for those living and working in London. We're proud to take this additional step and receive the formal accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation." Jennie Taylor, Managing Director at the Centre.
The Living Wage campaign has been running for ten years and has lifted over 45,000 people out of poverty. An independent study of the business benefits of implementing a Living Wage policy in London found that more than 80% of employers believe that the Living Wage had enhanced the quality of the work of their staff, while absenteeism had fallen by approximately 25%. 66% of employers reported a significant impact on recruitment and retention within their organisation. 70% of employers felt that the Living Wage had increased consumer awareness of their organisation's commitment to be an ethical employer.
Rhys Moore Director of the Living Wage Foundation said "The benefits the Living Wage brings to staff and business are clear. I welcome the leadership shown by the Centre on this important issue." To find out more about becoming an accredited Living Wage Employer visit www.livingwage.org.uk.