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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ArticleOlivia Rodrigo pays for her band and crew to access therapy on tour
Olivia Rodrigo has paid for every member of her band and crew to access therapy both on and off her last tour.
ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 4 - 10 July 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 4 - 10 July 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk
Article76% of staff with young children worry about balancing childcare and work over the summer
Three-quarters (76%) of UK employees with children under the age of seven are worried about balancing childcare and work during the summer break, according to research by International Workplace Group.
ArticleHays achieves menopause-friendly accreditation
Hays has received menopause-friendly accreditation in recognition of its commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive and empathetic workplace.
ArticleLocal government workers in Scotland accept two-year pay deal
Local government workers in Scotland have voted to accept a two-year pay deal.
ArticleUK employers’ average 2026 salary increase budgets expected to remain at 3.6%
Average salary increase budgets for UK employers in 2026 are expected to remain stable at 3.6%, matching 2025’s increases, according to research by Willis Towers Watson (WTW).
Article77% of generation Alpha want mental health support at work
Three-quarters (77%) of generation Alpha teenagers want mental health support at work, according to research by Benenden Health.
ArticleMental health campaigner Ben West to present keynote at Employee Benefits Live 2025
Ben West, mental health campaigner, author, strategic advisor and social media influencer, will be a keynote speaker at Employee Benefits Live 2025.
ArticleParfetts rewards staff 4% sales bonus
Wholesaler Parfetts is to award its workforce a 4% sales bonus following another record year for turnover.
ArticleFoot Anstey launches inclusive parental leave policy
Foot Anstey has introduced an inclusive parental leave policy and mortgage support benefit for its employees.
ArticleTexel Group transitions to employee ownership trust
Texel Group has transitioned to an employee ownership trust (EOT) to secure its long-term independence and employee-led future.
ArticleEmployment appeal tribunal dismisses British Car Auctions’ challenge over workers’ rights
An employment appeal tribunal (EAT) has dismissed a challenge by British Car Auctions (BCA) over a dispute regarding rights for its drivers.
ArticleRoyal Mail agrees three-year pay deal and terms and conditions improvements
Royal Mail has agreed to a three-year settlement on pay and improvements to employees’ terms and conditions.
ArticleAsda enhances family-friendly policies for 140,000 employees
Asda has enhanced its family-friendly policies for all of its 140,000 employees in order to strengthen the support it offers during key life moments.
ArticleDallas Cowboy Cheerleaders receive 400% pay rise
The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders have received a “life-changing” pay rise after several years of asking for an increase.
ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 27 June - 3 July 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 27 June - 3 July 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk
ArticleAsendia UK receives Great Place To Work certification for 2025
Asendia UK has been certified as a Great Place To Work for 2025 due to its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
Article47% of employers see increased productivity when employees’ health and wellbeing is supported
Almost half (47%) of employers reported increased productivity when their employees’ health and wellbeing is supported, according to new research by Group Risk Development (Grid).
ArticleMedian pay increase in private sector increases to 3.5%
The median pay increase in the private sector has increased to 3.5% from 3.4%.
ArticleGovernment publishes roadmap for implementing Employment Rights Bill
The government has published a roadmap for how it intends to implement the Employment Rights Bill.