Castelcary firm encourages signing the pledge
The Castlecary company was invited to present to business leaders from across the region at a recent seminar about its positive experiences of being a Living Wage employer.
Sharing a platform with Louise Woodruff from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and representatives from the Scottish Government, the business breakfast provided a forum for various companies to discuss how good, fair and innovative business practice benefits society as a whole.
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Chief executive officer David Ritchie said: “The Living Wage is an overwhelmingly positive initiative when you consider the far-reaching benefits of ensuring that hard working individuals are fairly rewarded for the contribution they make to the success of a business.
“Employee satisfaction and engagement pay huge dividends in terms of productivity, loyalty, product quality and customer service, and these are the key areas that we have gained a competitive edge. For us it’s a win-win.”
The Scottish Business Pledge is a values-led partnership between Government and business, which aims to boost productivity, competitiveness, sustainable employment, and workforce engagement and development.