Zoe Wickens
Zoe Wickens is a journalist with five years of experience writing for trade and business to business publications. She joined Employee Benefits as a reporter in May 2021 and writes news and features content for the website. She won the Willis Towers Watson pay, reward and employee benefits journalist of the year award in 2023. Before writing about the HR, reward and benefit industry she worked as a reporter for publications about the optical and eyewear market and the UK stock market.
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ArticleCera receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Domiciliary care provider Cera has received menopause-friendly accreditation as part of a commitment to support its affected employees.
ArticleAutoclenz transitions to employee ownership trust
Vehicle valeting and preparation firm Autoclenz has transitioned to employee ownership and established an employee ownership trust (EOT).
ArticleThe Perfume Shop reports 12.93% mean gender pay gap
Perfume retailer The Perfume Shop has reported a 12.93% mean gender pay gap for 2025, down from 14.99% in 2024.
ArticlePrison staff to receive 3.5% pay rise
The Prison Service Pay Review Body (PSPRB) has announced in its annual remuneration report that prison workers will receive a 3.5% pay rise.
ArticleHowden to acquire Hymans Robertson’s insurance and financial services consulting team
Global insurance intermediary group Howden has agreed to acquire Hymans Robertson’s insurance and financial services (IFS) consulting team (IFS) to strengthen its specialist insurance actuarial and longevity consulting capabilities.
ArticleCrown Prosecution Service reports 9.6% mean hourly gender pay gap
The Crown Prosecution Service has reported a 9.6% mean hourly gender pay gap for 2025, down from 10.1% in 2024.
ArticleNorthern Ireland to provide paid leave to parents affected by miscarriage
The Northern Ireland Executive has announced that new miscarriage leave and pay entitlements will be formally made and come into effect from 6 April.
Article59% of SMEs worry employees do not fully understand the value of their pension
Nearly six in 10 (59%) small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) admitted they worry their employees do not fully understand the value of their pension as part of their overall reward package, according to new research by People’s Pension.
Article14.8% of employers offer financial wellbeing support through external provider app
Employee Benefits poll: A total of 14.8% of employers said they offer financial wellbeing support to their employees through an external provider app.
ArticleUniversity of Manchester reports 15.7% mean ethnicity pay gap
The University of Manchester has reported a 15.7% mean ethnicity pay gap for 2025, down from 19.9% in 2024.
ArticleVision Express introduces workplace finance support to UK employees
Optical retail chain Vision Express has rolled out financial wellbeing support to its UK employees.
People MovesTRL appoints new chief people officer
TRL has appointed Kay Jarvis as its new chief people officer to further strengthen its executive leadership team.
ArticleMacmillan Publishers International reports -17% mean gender pay gap
Macmillan Publishers International (MPI) has reported a -17% mean gender pay gap for 2025, compared to -15% in 2024.
Article43% of UK employees are unaware of all the benefits available through their employer
Two-fifths (43%) of UK employees are unaware of all the benefits available through their employer, according to research by Fidelity International.
Article36% of UK staff say a positive connection with colleagues makes them happiest at work
A third (36%) of UK employees said a positive connection with colleagues makes them feel happiest at work, according to research by HR and payroll software provider Ciphr.
Article70% of UK office workers dread the clocks going forward
A third (32%) said it takes them up to five working days to properly adjust and 42% admitted to making more mistakes at work following the change.
ArticleThe top 10 stories between 20 - 26 March 2026
The top 10 stories between 20 - 26 March 2026 on employeebenefits.co.uk:
ArticleTribunal rules in favour of Addison Lee drivers’ pay and working time claims
An employment tribunal has ruled in favour of more than 900 Addison Lee drivers on how their compensation and working time should be calculated.
ArticleWomen have nearly 55% less pension savings than men at retirement
Women have total pension savings worth nearly 55% less than men when they reach retirement, according to research by Mercer, Now:Pensions and the Pensions Policy Institute.
ArticleGovernment appoints Fair Work Agency advisory board members
The Department for Business and Trade has revealed the nine board members who will be a part of its inaugural Fair Work Agency advisory board.