ProCook has announced its commitment to paying at least the Real Living Wage for all colleagues, reflecting its ongoing investment in its people.
The rate of £12 per hour will be offered as a minimum to all colleagues regardless of age, with London workers receiving £13.15 per hour. The latest increase is ahead of both inflation and the government’s 2024 national living wage of £11.44.
The rates are set each year by the Living Wage Foundation, which calculates a minimum rate of pay for UK workers according to the cost of living., based on a basket of household goods and services. A separate calculation for workers in London accounts for the higher cost of living in this part of the country.
In addition to this commitment, ProCook has increased its annual leave allowance for all colleagues to a maximum of 30 days to encourage a healthier approach to rest and stress reduction.
Lee Tappenden, ceo, commented: “The market-leading service ProCook customers receive is entirely delivered by our incredible colleagues in our retail stores and our store support centre. We believe in rewarding our people fairly and treating them respectfully, so they are happy and motivated in their work each day.
“By signing up to the Real Living Wage we are ensuring that everyone who works at ProCook can earn a wage that meets their everyday needs. As a B Corp, we continue to prioritise our people, and our commitment to the Living Wage Foundation aligns with our value of doing the right thing for our customers and our colleagues, as well as helping us deliver on our business strategy by setting us apart as one of the best employers in the sector.
“We are very proud to be part of a select group of retailers who offer this level of remuneration.”
