We had to make this sacrifice now - Arthur
YORKSHIRE chief executive Mark Arthur has praised staff for their understanding amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic after they agreed to take a pay cut of up to 20 per cent.
As reported in yesterday’s Examiner, the decision affects staff and players across the club, the Yorkshire Cricket Board, the Foundation and Pro Coach.
A full 20 per cent reduction only applies to the highest earners, and the initiative takes effect on June 1 with no specific end date as yet.
“Any decision to ask any employee to take a salary deduction has to be done with sensitivity and almost as a last resort,” said Arthur.
“People up and down the country are really hurting with what’s happening – not only from a financial perspective, but from a social and emotional perspective. And when you make a decision like this, it has to be for real reasons.
“In our case, we are looking to save the medium and long-term future of Yorkshire CCC.
“Without looking at every cost line, as every business is currently doing, we would be negligent in our roles as directors and senior management. You do this sort of thing with great reluctance.
“We have communicated with each and every member of staff and player with what we wanted to do, which is ask them to take a salary sacrifice up to 20 per cent.
“Those on the lower wage have a lower deduction, and those on a higher wage have the highest deduction, which is 20 per cent.
“I haven’t spoken to everyone individually, but the senior managask