Flexeserve becomes Living Wage Employer

Flexeserve – a patron of the Greater Birmingham Transatlantic Chamber of Commerce – has become an accredited Living Wage Employer.

The industry leaders in hot-holding and food-to-go say they have recognised and addressed the cost of living by paying all employees  - known as partners - at least the Real Living Wage.

It means the Leicestershire-headquartered firm has joined 14,000 companies in the UK officially classified as Living Wage Employers.

Flexeserve made the announcement during the recent UK Living Wage Week, the annual celebration of the Living Wage movement.

Jamie Joyce, global CEO of Flexeserve, said: “We are immensely proud to lead our industry in a variety of ways and, importantly, to now be an accredited Living Wage Employer. This demonstrates our commitment to supporting each of our Partners in their wellbeing and helping them achieve their potential.

“In addition, we have other accredited Living Wage Employers within our supply chain, and this means a great deal to us – knowing that our products are the work of people that are supported in this way.”

The Real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate based on the actual cost of living.

Annual rates are calculated by the Resolution Foundation based on a basket of everyday goods and overseen by the Living Wage Commission. Accreditation is awarded by the Living Wage Foundation to employers who pay this as a minimum.

Hayley Evans, Flexeserve’s head of people, said: “The cost of living has increased significantly in recent years.

“Paying every Partner at least the Real Living Wage is about delivering a quality of life for everyone in our team and recognising that each one of us contributes to our success.”

Pictured: Flexeserve employees, known as partners