Page 66 • The HERALD • 16th February 2023 v INDEPENDENT, LOCAL AND PROUD v ASK A PROFESSIONAL Elliotts Builders Merchants Award All Staff Record Breaking Pay Rise In a historic move, Elliotts Builders Merchants recently announced that all of its 330 employees will receive a record-breaking pay increase, despite the current and ongoing economic challenges and uncertainty. Commencing in January, all sta employed by the Southampton based, independently owned business, will bene t from a salary increase of £2,000 per annum. An initiative which will see the company’s annual wage overhead increase by over £700k. is decision also means that no one working in the business above apprentice level, will earn less than the ‘Real Living Wage’, a rate set by the Living Wage Foundation, who are an independent organisation that campaigns for fair pay for workers. is rate of pay surpasses the government set ‘National Living Wage’, and is calculated based on the cost of living in the UK and updated annually. e ‘Real Living Wage’ is also di erent from the ‘UK National Living Wage’ in that it is voluntary for employers and not legally binding, and it does not exclude workers under the age of 25. Although the nancial forecast for the construction industry in 2023 is looking somewhat unpromising, Elliotts remains steadfast in its commitment to its core values of looking a er and supporting its team and focussing on the long term. Tom Elliott, CEO said: “I strongly believe that it is important to reward our staff for their hard work and dedication, and to ensure they are able to support themselves and their families with a fair and adequate standard of living. Achieving a minimum pay grade that mirrors the Real Living Wage is a conscious and voluntary decision, which strategically bolsters the many staff benefits we have implemented that help us in attracting and retaining the best talent, enable us to foster a culture of respect and loyalty, and ultimately, assist us in achieving our long-term goals of delivering the best products and service to help our customers build with ease. We don’t focus just on the here and now at Elliotts, we focus on the long term and in doing what’s right for our staff. I’m more than delighted that we have once again been able to reward our entire team substantially, and in a way that I’m sure will make a real difference to them.” For more information on how Elliotts supports its sta and to nd out about current work opportunities please visit: elliotts.uk/careers details, stop, hang up and call 159 to speak directly to your bank. e number works in the same way as 101 for the police and 111 for the NHS. It’s the memorable, secure number you can trust to get you through to your bank every time. 159 will never call you. Calling 159 costs the same as a national rate call. emajority of High Street banks operate through 159 along with several telephone companies. For more details on the service and to see a list of included banks please look at the Stop Scams UK website: stopscamsuk.org. uk/159 Elliotts Fleet and Staff STOP, HANG UP, CALL 159 Advice from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary Crime Prevention Team If you think someone is trying to trick you into handing over money or personal
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