The nhf calls for slowdown of minimum wage rises

Published 30th Jun 2017
The nhf calls for slowdown of minimum wage rises A survey by the National Hairdressers’ Federation, carried out in June 2017, reveals that trading conditions are worsening in 2017 with more salons reporting that turnover is failing to grow compared to the previous two years.  Four out of five employers said the National Living Wage has increased wage bills, the biggest single cost for hairdressing, barbering and beauty businesses. At present, business owners are taking the hit and absorbing the costs, although many have also raised prices.  But if the rate goes up as expected to around £7.85 per hour, they will have no option but to raise prices further, reduce hours worked by staff or reduce plans for investing in or expanding the business, acclaimed the NHF. Chief executive of the NHF, Hilary Hall, added: “We strongly believe that team members should be rewarded with a fair wage – they are the lifeblood of all hair and beauty businesses.  We are seeing a continuing trend where employers who can afford to do so are paying well above the minimum wage, especially for qualified and experienced staff.  But if the big rises currently projected are too fast and too frequent, many salons will struggle to continue providing employment in the current climate.  The NHF is therefore urging the Low Pay Commission to recommend wage increases which are more in line with the rate of inflation.”

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