All Employer news articles – Page 5
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Yodel enhances employee wellbeing support
Parcel carrier Yodel has introduced access to an AI-powered dashboard, through which it can respond to staff mental health pressures by identifying wellbeing trends and insights, in order to enhance its employee wellbeing support.
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CVS Health receives menopause-friendly accreditation
CVS Health has received menopause-friendly accreditation as part of its commitment to supporting employees through the condition and their aging journeys.
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Tesco to increase hourly pay rate for store employees to £12.45
Supermarket Tesco has announced that it will increase hourly pay rate for its store employees from £12.02 to £12.45 as of 30 March.
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Avanti West Coast train managers accept pay and rest day agreement
Train managers employed by Avanti West Coast have voted to accept a negotiated deal regarding a pay and rest day dispute, ending all future planned industrial action.
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Oxford City Council reports 6.5% mean gender pay gap for 2024
Oxford City Council has published its annual Workforce equality report, in which it reported a 6.5% mean gender pay gap for 2024, down from 7.5% in 2023.
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Mitie names Kathryn Dolan as new chief people officer
Mitie has appointed Kathryn Dolan as its new chief people officer, joining the group executive team to deliver its people strategy.
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Admiral Group, Hilton and Aviva named some of UK’s best workplaces in 2025
Financial services firm Admiral Group, hotel chain Hilton and insurer Aviva have been named as some of the UK’s best workplaces in 2025.
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The Perfume Shop reports zero median gender pay gap for 2024
The Perfume Shop has reported a 0% median gender pay gap for 2024, which is a 4.44% reduction from the previous year.
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Compass Group UK and Ireland hires new HR director
Compass Group UK and Ireland has appointed Hilary Goldby HR director for its business and industry sector, as part of its commitment to put people first and to support continued growth.
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The top 10 most read articles between 7 – 13 March 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 7 – 13 March 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:
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Warp Snacks introduces electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Healthy snacks manufacturer Warp Snacks has introduced an electric vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme for its workforce.
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Primark to increase hourly pay for 28,000 retail staff
International fashion retailer Primark is to increase hourly pay for its retail employees in Great Britain from 1 April.
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Roadchef accredited for commitment to wellbeing and employee engagement
Motorway service area operator Roadchef has been awarded a three-star accreditation by The Best Companies to Work For, highlighting its commitment to employee wellbeing and continuous improvement culture.
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Co-op to increase pay for front-line store employees
Retailer Co-op is to increase pay for its front-line store employees, which will see hourly rates rise to at least £12.60 per hour this year.
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Metropolitan Police reports 5.95% mean ethnicity pay gap
Metropolitan Police has reported a mean ethnicity pay gap of 5.95% for 2024, indicating that the average hourly rate of pay for ethnic minority groups is less than white employees.
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Primark reports 13.5% mean gender pay gap for 2024
Retailer Primark has reported a mean gender pay gap of 13.5% for 2024, down 1.7% from 2023.
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A Gomez completes £4.8 million buy-out for retirement benefits scheme
Produce firm A Gomez has completed a £4.8 million buy-out for its retirement benefits scheme in a six-month process.
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Fieldfisher launches reproductive and family health platform for UK staff
Law firm Fieldfisher has introduced a reproductive and family health platform as part of its commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace.
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Ciphr joins endometriosis-friendly employer scheme
Ciphr has joined the endometriosis-friendly employer scheme as part of its commitment to support staff affected by the condition.
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John Lewis Partnership to invest £114 million in pay
Retailer John Lewis Partnership is to invest £114 million in pay for 99.3% of its workforce, equating to 65,000 partners, from 1 April.