A new living contract: cases in the implementation of the Living Wage by British SME retailers
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Werner, A. and Lim, M. 2017. A new living contract: cases in the implementation of the Living Wage by British SME retailers. Employee Relations. 39 (6), pp. 850-862. https://doi.org/10.1108/ER-07-2017-0150
Type | Article |
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Title | A new living contract: cases in the implementation of the Living Wage by British SME retailers |
Authors | Werner, A. and Lim, M. |
Abstract | Purpose of this paper: This paper aims to provide evidence for the motivations of SMEs for introducing the Living Wage, focusing on retail as one specific sector. It develops understanding of the strategic benefits and challenges these employers face in balancing financial, ethical and social considerations in small businesses. |
Keywords | United Kingdom; Case studies; Ethics; Living wage; Small-to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); Retail/Wholesale |
Research Group | Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics group |
Publisher | Emerald Publishing Limited |
Journal | Employee Relations |
ISSN | 0142-5455 |
Electronic | 1758-7069 |
Publication dates | |
02 Oct 2017 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 06 Jul 2017 |
Accepted | 06 Jul 2017 |
Submitted | 05 Jul 2017 |
Output status | Published |
Publisher's version | License File Access Level Open |
Accepted author manuscript | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1108/ER-07-2017-0150 |
Web of Science identifier | WOS:000409820300008 |
Language | English |
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