The top 10 most read stories: 2-8 January 2020

The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 2 January and 8 January 2020 were:

1. National living wage set to increase by 6.2% in April 2020
2. 11,000 retirees to lose £70 of state pension per week from April 2020
3. Starbucks launches mental wellbeing app for 291,000 employees globally
4. American Golf launches points-based recognition scheme for 825 employees
5. Half of British employees favour January rewards above Christmas perks
6. Three-fifths note increased interest in ESG factors following 2019 policy changes
7. Almost nine in 10 informal carers receive no support from their employer
8. PIB Group acquires employee benefits division of Sanlam Wealth Planning
9. Dutch hospital employees agree to 8% pay increase affecting 200,000 staff
10. Highlands and Islands air traffic controllers accept 9% pay deal