New survey shows SME support for ‘Living Wage’

Posted on 5 Feb 2014 by The Manufacturer

Almost two thirds of manufacturing SME owners are in favour of the 'Living Wage', according to a new survey published today.

The Close Brothers Business Barometer, a quarterly poll of SME owners and senior management on financial issues, showed 64% of bosses questioned backed the policy. 51% also said that the voluntary concept, which asks employers to commit to paying staff a wage that covers the basic cost of living, could also be implemented in their…

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