RB recognised as a UK Living Wage employer

RB has been voluntarily paying the Living Wage to all its employees and onsite contractors for the past three years and this Living Wage commitment formally recognises that RB guarantees a minimum hourly wage of at least £9.30 in the UK. This rate is higher than the government minimum for over 25s, which currently stands at £8.21 per hour.

The real Living Wage is the only rate calculated according to the costs of living. It provides a voluntary benchmark for employers that wish to ensure their staff earn a wage they can live on, not just the government minimum. Since 2011 the Living Wage movement has delivered a pay rise to over 200,000 people and put over £1 billion extra into the pockets of low paid workers.

RB is a global leading health, hygiene and home company inspired by a vision of the world where people are healthier and live better. With 4,000 employees in the UK based in Hull, Nottingham, Derby and Slough, it sells 20m products a day worldwide. RB’s purpose is to make a difference by giving people innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes through brands including Nurofen, Strepsils, Gaviscon, Durex, Scholl, Clearasil, Dettol, Harpic, Cillit Bang, Finish and Vanish.

Gurveen Singh, CHRO, Reckitt Benckiser said:

“We are pleased to be accredited by the Living Wage Foundation for paying the Living Wage to our talented colleagues across the UK. Though we have paid the Living Wage for several years it is important to make clear our commitment to fair pay. Our talented employees have a drive to achieve, a passion to outperform and commitment to quality and scientific excellence and that should always be recognised with a fair wage.”

Katherine Chapman, Director, Living Wage Foundation said:

“We’re delighted that Reckitt Benckiser has joined the movement of over 6,000 responsible employers across the UK who voluntarily commit to go further than the government minimum to make sure all their staff earn enough to live on.

“They join thousands of small businesses, as well as household names such as Heathrow Airport, Barclays, Chelsea and Liverpool Football Clubs and almost half of the FTSE 100. These businesses recognise that paying the real Living Wage is the mark of a responsible employer and they, like Reckitt Benckiser, believe that a hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay"