We are pleased to share that BrisTechTonic is now an accredited Living Wage Employer. It means everyone who works with us is paid at least the real Living Wage, the rate set independently by the Living Wage Foundation based on what it actually costs to live, rather than the government minimum.
What's the difference?
The National Living Wage is the legal floor. The real Living Wage is calculated from the actual cost of things like rent, food and bills. They are not the same number, and for a lot of people the gap is significant. Accreditation means committing to review pay in line with the Foundation's annual updates. It is an ongoing standard, not a one-off decision.
Why it matters to us
We are a small team. We work closely together and depend on each other to do good work for clients. Bristol has a long tradition of businesses taking this kind of thing seriously, and we are glad to be part of that community.
If you want to find out more about the Living Wage Foundation and what accreditation involves, you can at livingwage.org.uk.