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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ArticleCity of York Council ordered to make £10,500 redundancy payment to former corporate director
City of York Council has been ordered to pay £10,500 to former corporate director of place for failing to offer him a suitable alternative role after making him redundant.
ArticleJohn Lewis Partnership invests £108 million in pay
The John Lewis Partnership is to invest £108 million in employee pay as part of its ongoing commitment to invest in wages.
ArticleHalf of employers are prepared for pay transparency regulations
Just half of global employers are prepared for future pay transparency regulations to come into force, according to new research by Mercer, a business of Marsh.
ArticleGreatwell Homes strengthens disability confident employer status
Northamptonshire-based housing association Greatwell Homes has achieved level two of the Disability Confident scheme.
ArticleICTS hold baggage screeners at Glasgow Airport accept 7% pay rise
ICTS hold baggage screeners based at Glasgow Airport have accepted a 7% pay rise following negotiations between their employer and union.
Article59% of employers are concerned about their employees’ mental health
More than half (59%) of employers admitted they are concerned about their employees’ mental health, according to new research by Everywhen.
ArticleSenior completes £180 million bulk purchase annuity buy-in for pension plan
Senior has completed an £180 million bulk purchase annuity transaction for its pension plan.
People MovesRTÉ recruits new chief people officer
Irish television and radio broadcaster RTÉ has appointed Annette Malone to the role of chief people officer, effective Monday 30 March.
Article61% of UK employees say February is lowest point for mental health and motivation
Almost two-thirds (61%) of UK workers say February is their lowest point for mental health and motivation, according to new research by Instantprint.
ArticleAlaska Airlines awards staff performance-related pay
Employees at Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air have been awarded with nearly three weeks of additional pay through a performance‑related pay programme.
ArticleThe top 10 stories between 6 - 12 February 2026
The top 10 stories between 6 - 12 February 2026 on employeebenefits.co.uk:
ArticleFive European countries that ‘pay’ people to move there
A report from InternationalLiving.com has identified five European countries that will ‘pay’ people to move there.
ArticleHachette UK achieves age-inclusive accreditation
Book publisher Hachette UK has become an age-inclusive accredited employer as part of its commitment to supporting employees over the age of 50 in the workplace.
ArticleAvon Cosmetics completes £235 million bulk purchase annuity transaction
Avon Cosmetics has completed a £235 million bulk purchase annuity transaction for its pension plan.
ArticleChronic condition benefits usage rises 142% year-on-year
The usage of chronic condition benefits rose by 142% year-on-year in 2025, according to research by Healix Health.
ArticleV and A Dundee adds to employee benefits package
Victoria and Albert (V and A) Dundee has added a range of discounts and free memberships to its employee benefits package.
ArticleFormer PWC employee settles age and disability discrimination case for £150,000
A former employee of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) in Belfast has settled an age and disability discrimination case for £150,000.
ArticleCanada Life introduces time off for life events and emergency care benefit
Retirement, investment and protection firm Canada Life has introduced additional time off for life events and emergency back-up care.
ArticlePension risk transfer market forecast to reach £70 billion in 2026
The total risk transferred to insurers and reinsurers is predicted to reach £70 billion in 2026, up 15% from volumes seen in 2025, according to research by Willis Towers Watson (WTW).
ArticleWelsh Ambulance Service pledges to become endometriosis-friendly employer
The Welsh Ambulance Service has pledged to become an endometriosis-friendly employer and support its 4,000 employees who are impacted by the condition.