If you pay it ... flaunt it...

If you pay the Living Wage why not get the credit... and get accredited

Outside of London the Living Wage is set at £7.65 per hour 

The Living Wage Foundation will accredit any employer paying it to their staff and contractors 

The Federation of Small Business (FSB) reckon 49% of small businesses already pay at least the Living Wage 

So why are so few of you bothering to get accredited when most of you "can be accredited straight away" ... ?

I've pasted below some of the reasons to go for it given by the campaign... but for me you get recognition for doing the right thing... 

And it seems that might not be a bad idea as the campaign spreads... 

eg here in Greater Manchester 8 out of 10 local authorities are committed to becoming accredited Living Wage Employers (with only one being fully accredited so far)... and that means they'll be pushing the Living Wage throughout their supply chain...

... plus accredited employers report some interesting stats (they're always interesting)... including, 70% of employers feel accreditation has increased awareness of their ethical credentials

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So why not take a look...

Sources : 

Living Wage Foundation

A Guide for Employers

FSB 

Benefits (from the Foundation's website)

You are entitled to use the Living Wage Employer mark. 

You receive Living Wage merchandise including a mug, tote bag, pen and badge. 

You can claim your Living Wage Employer plaque. 

You appear on our website, which we are developing into a searchable tool so that consumers, prospective employees, students and grant makers can easily see who pays the Living Wage.

You become part of a strategic network of employers that support and promote the Living Wage. 

You have the opportunity to work with us on press coverage to promote your accreditation. 

You will receive an invitation to events during Living Wage Week. 

You will receive a Living Wage Week pack with materials and guidance on how to be part of the national celebrations.