All Employee Benefits articles in 2025 – Page 11
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ArticleMedian weekly earnings for full-time staff increase year-on-year
Median weekly earnings for full-time employees stood at £766.60 in April 2025, a 5.3% increase on the year in nominal terms and a 1.1% rise in real terms, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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Case StudiesPodcast: Connaught Care Collection ensures benefits support all areas of employees’ lives
Connaught Care Collection’s total reward approach sees its benefits package closely weaved into talent attraction and its employee experience.
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Connaught Care Collection
The benefits on offer at Connaught Care Collection include unlimited holiday for some job grades.
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Supplier article£31.1 Billion in Lost Pensions · Guidance for Employees on Tracking and Consolidation
The issue of lost pensions in the UK is escalating rapidly. Research[1] reveals that the total value of unclaimed pension pots has surged from £19.4 billion in 2018 to £31.1 billion in 2024. Currently, there are 3.3 million pension pots classified as lost. This growing problem could ...
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ArticleGovernment finalises regulations on CDC pensions
The government has finalised regulations around multi-employer collective defined contribution (CDC) pension schemes and launched a consultation on retirement CDC.
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ArticleTandem Bank strengthens commitment to menopause support
Tandem Bank has partnered with Henpicked as part of its commitment to providing menopause support for its employees.
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Supplier articleEmployers urged to prepare staff for upcoming changes to Inheritance Tax on pensions that could trigger an 87% tax charge
Employers are being urged to prepare for and proactively support employees with significant changes to the way pensions are to be treated under Inheritance Tax (IHT). Currently, when someone dies, the first £325,000 of their estate is tax-free under the Nil Rate Band (NRB). If they leave ...
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OpinionTom Heys: UK gender pay gap bigger than reported: why HR must act
The UK gender pay gap has been consistently under-reported for more than 20 years.
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ArticleJust 17% of employers could afford rise in mandatory pension contributions
Just 17% of organisations would be able to afford a mandatory increase in employer auto-enrolment pension contributions with minimal impact to the business, according to research by consultancy Barnett Waddingham.
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ArticleReal living wage increases by nearly 7%
The real living wage, the voluntary hourly rate paid by more than 16,000 employers, has increased by nearly 7% for 2025-2026.
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ArticleWalsall Healthcare NHS Trust receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust has been accredited as a menopause-friendly employer.
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ArticleMinistry of Defence settles claim over discriminatory housing policy
Around 4,000 members of the armed forces are expected to receive around £1,000 in compensation after the Ministry of Defence (MoD) settled a legal claim over a discriminatory housing policy that meant rent allowances were denied to younger and unmarried personnel.
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ArticleEmployers greatly overestimate staff appreciation of benefits
Employers overestimate how much employees appreciate their benefits, according to research by group risk industry body Grid.
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OpinionLucy Becque: How can employers can help staff save for a rainy day?
Coventry Building Society provides practical steps to help staff manage day-to-day finances.
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OpinionKirstie Jones: How can employers help staff save for a rainy day?
Salutem takes a holistic approach to employee wellbeing.
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ArticleOCS staff at Gatwick cancel strike after pay deal
OCS employees at Gatwick Airport have called off strike action after Unite the Union secured a 6% pay deal.
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People MovesIFS appoints new chief people officer
Industrial AI software provider IFS has appointed Mihita Podobnik as its new chief people officer.
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ArticleRibble Valley Borough Council receives living wage employer accreditation
Ribble Valley Borough Council in Lancashire has received living wage employer accreditation.
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ArticleCityFibre achieves menopause-friendly employer accreditation
CityFibre has achieved menopause-friendly employer accreditation as part of its ongoing commitment to support and recognise its employees in need.
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People MovesFreeths recruits chief people officer
Law firm Freeths has appointed Chris Oglethorpe chief people officer as part of its commitment to its people and culture strategy.