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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ArticleItalian constitutional court rules non-biological mother in same-sex union is entitled to paternity leave
The constitutional court in Italy has ruled that a non-biological mother in a same-sex union is entitled to paternity leave.
ArticleEnable Law introduces enhanced inclusive parental leave policy
Enable Law has launched an enhanced inclusive parental leave policy and mortgage benefit as part of its range of wider employee support.
ArticleA quarter of mothers on maternity leave did not return to their job within a year
A quarter of mothers who have taken maternity leave did not return to their job within a year, according to research by Matri Coaching.
ArticleGovernment to remove tax benefits associated with employee car ownership schemes
The government is to implement measures to remove the tax benefits associated with employee car ownership (Eco) schemes from 6 October 2026.
ArticleLagan’s Healthcare, Innovation Unit and LAR sign up to Salford City Mayor’s Charter
Lagan’s Healthcare, We Are Footprint, Innovation Unit and LAR have signed up to the Salford City Mayor’s Charter as part of a commitment to fairness, inclusivity, and opportunity for all employees.
ArticleApostolic Church completes £4 million pensions buy-in
Apostolic Church has completed a £4 million full buy-in for its staff pension scheme.
ArticleCo-op launches Colleague Promise to support 54,000 employees
Co-op has launched a Colleague Promise to build a fairer and more consistent experience for its 54,000 employees at every stage of their working lives.
ArticleAdmiral and Coventry Building Society among UK’s best workplaces for women 2025
Admiral, Coventry Building Society and Hilton have been named some of the UK’s best workplaces for women in 2025.
AnalysisHow to improve employees’ financial confidence
Employers could implement financial education options such as webinars, workshops, and calculators.
Case StudiesThrive Learning builds financial confidence through financial wellbeing support
Thrive Learning empowers its employees to build financial confidence, reduce stress and plan for the future through its comprehensive financial wellbeing offering.
ArticleGovernment to revive Pensions Commission
The UK government has announced that it will revive the Pensions Commission.
ArticleSouthampton City Council reaches equal pay settlement with trade unions
Southampton City Council has reached an equal pay settlement with several trade unions.
ArticleCambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has received menopause-friendly accreditation as part of its commitment to supporting its employees.
People MovesDurham University names new chief people officer
Durham University has named Nic Johnston as its new chief people officer, effective 1 October.
ArticleTesco seeks to overturn legal decision regarding equal pay dispute
Supermarket Tesco has attended court this week as it seeks to overturn a legal decision regarding an ongoing £4 billion equal pay dispute.
ArticleNHS staff to receive free fitness and wellbeing support via app
Staffordshire and Stoke Integrated Care Board, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, North Bristol NHS Trust, Clarendon Lodge Medical Practice, Northamptonshire Primary Care Training Hub and NI Ambulance Service HSS Trust are among the NHS trusts and organisations that have given staff free access to fitness, nutrition and mental wellbeing support via an app.
ArticleBBC shares details of highest-paid stars
Former Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker was the BBC’s highest-paid star according to its annual report on salaries.
ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 11 - 17 July 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 11 - 17 July 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk
ArticleAnnual pay growth stands at 5%
The annual growth in employees’ average earnings, excluding bonuses, was 5% in March to May 2025.
ArticleSainsbury’s revamps free food options for staff
Sainsbury’s has announced that it has overhauled the free food options it offers its employes in its staff rooms.