Work Hounslow have been shortlisted for the Public Sector Champion Category at the Living Wage Champion Awards 2023. 

The awards are given for individuals and organisations that making a significant contribution to the Living Wage movement, and Work Hounslow have worked to encourage local businesses to give their employees the London Living Wage. 

Research from Oxford Economics predicted that Hounslow would the second hardest hit borough by the pandemic, largely due to its proximity to Heathrow Airport and the impact it had on the aviation industry and Work Hounslow have worked hard post-pandemic to help workers in the borough receive a fair wage. 

Councillor Lily Bath, Cabinet member for Children, Learning and Employment, said: "This is great news as I know there have been a record number of submissions this year so being shortlisted is an enormous achievement in itself.  

"We are very proud of the work that Work Hounslow have done and being shortlisted is testament of this.  

"Work Hounslow have started a movement that will see Hounslow become a proud champion of fair pay. 

"I would also like to say a thank you to businesses who have been part of this journey so far." 

The winners will be announced on Thursday 6th July at the National Football Museum in Manchester. 

Silvia Del Corso, CEO of Brentford based marketing company, Pink SEO, said: ''Our business really benefitted from the accreditation. We observed improvements in brand reputation, employee retention, and overall morale.  

"Being recognised as a London Living Wage employer has allowed us to project the image of an ethical business that we so strongly believe in.''