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We hear Hounslow businesses want to stand out from the crowd, improving their economic resilience. To do so, all employers should have access to a talented and diverse group of local and young employees, in relation to the growing proportion of young unemployment.

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As an organisation operating in Hounslow, employing young people is a productive and effective way to develop a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce. By doing so, employers can differentiate themselves from others in the industry, support the local economy, increase motivation and staff retention, and ensure that young people in Hounslow have every opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential. Along with boosting youth employment, Work Hounslow want to support employers to pay the London Living Wage and be part of a network of accredited LLW businesses, enabling employers to benefit from the accreditation and employees to cope with the cost of living crisis. The more accredited businesses in Hounslow, the closer we come to realising our ambition to become a Living Wage borough.

“The tech sector is an expensive industry, so being London Living Wage accredited really just gives us that competitive edge” .

An alliance of prominent employers could make Hounslow a Living Wage borough, a worthy recognition for areas doing more to encourage fair pay. This would provide an ongoing network and resource for all employers in the area, as well as a potential template for other businesses to follow, and build on.

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