Norwich has a problem with in-work poverty – too many people who live and work in Norwich are unable to earn a wage which meets the cost of living. As an employer you can be part of the solution and become a Living Wage Employer. It is not only the right thing to do, it also makes perfect business sense. After you become accredited as a Living Wage Employer we would also strongly encourage you to join Norwich’s growing Living Wage movement and Action Group, where you can support our mission to make Norwich a city where every employee earns a wage that meets the cost of living. If that’s of interest to you, please contact Josephine Linton of the Living Wage Foundation here: [email protected] Why pay it? Here’s what employers who pay the real Living Wage have to say:
- 95% of employers say their business has benefited
- 86% say paying it has improved the reputation of the business
- 75% say it has increased motivation and retention rates of employees
What is it? The real Living Wage is voluntarily paid by employers, set at a rate to ensure employees earn enough to meet the cost of living. The real Living Wage currently stands at £9.90 across most of the UK and £11.05 in London. Who else pays it? There are now 58 Real Living Wage accredited employers in Norwich – we want to triple the number of employers paying the real Living Wage to 150 by 2025. Some of the employers already paying the real Living Wage in Norwich include: Find out more and become an accredited Living Wage Employer https://www.livingwage.org.uk/good-for-business Image provided by Future Radio