All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1642
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Supplier articleTop tips for those retiring in 2025
“Planning how to pay for retirement is one of the biggest financial decisions people make. It is important that employees are supported to understand all the options, make informed decisions, and avoid making expensive mistakes with their hard earned savings,” says Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work, ...
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ArticleCEO’s 2025 pay overtakes average salary by noon today
By midday today, chief executives at the UK’s top 100 publicly listed organisations will have earned more money than the median worker’s salary for the whole of 2025, according to analysis from the High Pay Centre.
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ArticlePrinces Foods workers strike in ongoing dispute over pay
Workers employed by food manufacturer Princes Foods have begun strike action this week across the UK in an ongoing dispute over pay.
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ArticleTribunal dismisses former paralegal’s pregnancy discrimination claims
An employment tribunal has dismissed a former paralegal’s claims that she was discriminated against due to her pregnancy and was unfairly let go.
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ArticleBuyer’s guide to financial education
Financial education helps to equip people with the knowledge and skills to manage money effectively at every stage of life
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Supplier articleIs your benefits strategy missing a digital trick?
The right employee benefits strategy can make your people feel more valued, engaged and may reduce sickness absence, helping to shape the culture of your organisation. With so much at stake, it’s understandable that most employers have been adding layer upon layer to their benefits offering. Unfortunately, ...
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ArticleScottish Police Authority agrees pay increase for staff
The Scottish Police Authority has agreed a pay increase for staff working across policing in Scotland for between April 2024 and March 2025, backdated to 1 April 2024.
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ArticleExclusive: Royal London launches home heating employee benefit
Insurer and investment firm Royal London has introduced a home heating employee benefit scheme for its workforce.
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ArticleTribunal dismisses solicitor’s claim for bonus in contractual dispute
An employment tribunal has dismissed a solicitor’s claim for a bonus of nearly £10,000 following a contractual dispute with his previous employer.
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OpinionYvonne Gallagher: Employee Rights Bill: still more to be done
There have been key developments in employment law, including the Employment Rights Bill, the Get Britain Working white paper, and the Regulatory Policy Committee’s report on government impact assessments.
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ArticleHigher pension contributions are most desired benefit in 2025
Around a third (30%) of employees would like to receive higher pension contributions from their employer this year, according to research by benefits technology provider Zest.
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ArticleRoyal Fleet Auxiliary staff vote to accept improved pay deal
Workers employed by the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) have voted to accept an improved pay offer from the Ministry of Defence, ending a dispute on pay and conditions.
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ArticleTribunal rules drivers employed by Addison Lee should be classified as workers
An employment tribunal has ruled all drivers employed by private hire car and courier firm Addison Lee should be classified as workers and entitled to rights and backdated compensation for holiday pay and loss of earnings.
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Case StudiesAberdeenshire Council takes data-driven approach to benefits
Aberdeenshire Council uses a highly data-driven approach in its benefits strategy.
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AnalysisHow are employers currently using employee data?
Advances in technology mean the possibilities for benefits professionals to become more data-driven are stronger than ever, but few are making the most of this opportunity.
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ArticleEntry deadline for Employee Benefits Awards 2025 extended
The entyr deadline for the Employee Benefits Awards 2025 has been extended until midnight on Friday 24 January 2025..
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Article36% of staff expect health and care costs to increase substantially in retirement
More than a third (36%) of employees expect their health and care costs to increase substantially into their retirement, according to research by consultancy Barnett Waddingham.
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ArticleDepartment for Education achieves gold standard as kinship friendly employer
The Department for Education has achieved gold standard from the kinship friendly-employer scheme, due to its introduction of paid kinship care leave for employees caring for the child of a family member or friend.
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ArticleConnaught Care Collection rolls out new employee benefits
Connaught Care Collection has introduced new employee benefits to its more than 200 staff across the country in order to boost employee engagement and wellbeing.
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Supplier articlePluxee UK Explores How Employers are Responding to a Tight Labour Market
Recent reports from REBA highlight the complexities of navigating a tight labour market, particularly with impending minimum wage and National Insurance (NIC) increases. While wage increases have traditionally been the go-to solution for attracting and retaining talent, some organisations may struggle with a further PAYE increase in ...