The top 10 most read stories: 31 January-6 February 2019

The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 31 January and 6 February 2019 were:

1. Harrods, QVC and Travis Perkins recognised as 2019's top employers
2. Court of Appeal upholds that Asda store and distribution staff are comparable
3. Hermes offers 15,000 self-employed couriers holiday pay and guaranteed rates
4. Almost two-fifths of working parents do not have access to flexible arrangements
5. Asda reports a 12.4% mean gender pay gap for 2018
6. Three-quarters of employees want a more tailored benefits package
7. Chief executive offers £40,000 to jet fashion designer around the world
8. PHMG to launch mental health support app for 400 global employees
9. B Braun Medical offers employer-paid nutrition course for Sheffield-based employees
10. Two-thirds of employers find that offering diverse benefits is a major challenge