Updated – Dec 2018 What’s the difference between a Minimum Wage and a Living Wage? Well, it depends who you ask. There’s a compulsory Living Wage all employers have to pay, although critics say that just changed the name of the Minimum Wage – and it’s lower than the “real but voluntary” Living Wage. Currently, employers have to pay a… ...Read More
We are delighted to announce that on 25 April this campaign hit the massive milestone of 400 Living Wage employers in the City. Number 400 to pledge their commitment to a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work was Brighton & Hove charity RISE. We spoke to Jo Gough, CEO at RISE: Tell us a little bit about RISE.… ...Read More
Here at the Brighton & Hove Living Wage campaign, we are very lucky to be in the company of some wonderful businesses. One such business is vegan café Green Kitchen on Preston Road – a five minute walk from our office at Brighton Chamber. The Chamber team are regulars. Between us we have been working our way through the vibrant… ...Read More
18 Apr 2018 Who are you and how are you connected with the Brighton & Hove Living Wage campaign? My name is Stuart Hill. I am a doctoral student at the University of Brighton. I am researching into the Brighton and Hove Living Wage because I am interested in knowing why employers choose to pay their staff the higher voluntary living wage… ...Read More
We caught up with James from local digital membership organisation Wired Sussex all about what the Living Wage Campaign means to them. Firstly, tell us a bit more about who you are and what your job role involves… As the skills & talent manager for Wired Sussex I am looking to tap into the digital skills debate specific to our members and… ...Read More
We caught up with local removals and deliveries company Tom’s Vans all about what the Living Wage Campaign means to them. Firstly, tell us a bit more about Tom’s Vans… Thanks for your interest in Tom’s Vans! I set up my business in 2010 as I felt there was a gap in the market for a transportation service with a professional,… ...Read More
2017 has been an interesting year. With big changes happening around us locally and internationally, it has sometimes felt as though good news is in short supply. So to kick off 2018, we want to celebrate the achievements of the Brighton & Hove Living Wage campaign and champion the 350+ employers who have made the pledge. We are really proud… ...Read More
Just in time for Living Wage Week, the 350th Living Wage employer to sign-up to the Brighton & Hove campaign was digital start-up SomeoneWho. We chatted to Andrew Saffron, co-founder: Firstly, tell us a bit more about your business… We’re a digital platform that matches top quality interims with top quality briefs. Created by a team of interims for interims,… ...Read More
One of the reasons we love Brighton so much is the fact that we have so many fantastic businesses committed to their employees’ welfare. It’s all part of contributing to a fairer, happier city for all of us. We’re delighted to welcome the O N C A team (including 8-week old Albie the Whippet!) as one of the newest sign-ups… ...Read More
More and more businesses are joining our campaign every week to show their commitment to paying the Brighton & Hove Living Wage of £8.45 per hour to all their employees. One of the latest businesses to sign up is Pagoda Security & Facilities Management Ltd – we spoke to them about the importance of paying a living wage (and paying… ...Read More
Paying the Living Wage is a tangible way to let our employees know how much we value them and the work they do. If everyone in the City of Brighton & Hove was paid the Living Wage, we would see a stronger and fairer city, hence we support the campaign.
Being based on campus we've been really fortunate to build good relationships with the university, and recently we've hired a number of graduates and interns from Sussex and beyond to join our team. We've noticed it's becoming increasingly difficult for them to live and work in Brighton due to the costs of accommodation and living…
We believe that your staff, who provide our essential services, are entitled to receive a salary that reflects the amount that is needed to live a full life.
Concorde Education Services supports the Living Wage Campaign as we believe that this a fairer and more equal way to run a business. We are also confident that higher salaries will lead to higher levels of productivity as staff feel more valued.
Because it is the right thing to do!
