All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1651
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ArticleSpecsavers commits to supporting working carers
Opticians Specsavers has joined the Employers for Carers scheme in order to support its employees who juggle work with caring responsibilities.
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Article4.5 million UK workers are paid below the real living wage
The largest annual rise in scale of low pay on record has resulted in 4.5 million UK workers being paid below the real living wage, according to research by the Living Wage Foundation.
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ArticleMarks and Spencer to increase pay from April
Retailer Marks and Spencer is to increase pay for its employees from 1 April.
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ArticleExclusive: Formula E introduces salary sacrifice electric car scheme
All-electric racing series Formula E has introduced a salary sacrifice electric vehicle (EV) scheme for more than 200 eligible employees
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ArticleGovernment to amend Employment Rights Bill following consultations
The government has announced it will amend the Employment Rights Bill following consultations with business groups and trade unions.
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OpinionCaroline Harwood: Can employers use salary sacrifice schemes to mitigate Budget tax rises?
The Chancellor announced that the threshold at which employers start paying NICs for each employee would fall from £9,100 to £5,000.
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People MovesGardner Leader appoints HR director
Gardner Leader has appointed Sarah Hunt HR director, as part of its focus on strengthening its reputation as an employer of choice and its commitment to attracting and retaining the best legal talent.
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ArticleJohn 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.
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People MovesBenenden Health appoints Mike Hay as new chief people officer
Healthcare provider Benenden Health has appointed Mike Hay as its new chief people officer, following a six-month interim period.
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ArticlePrivate sector pay rises remain at 4%
Pay rises in the private sector remained at 4% in the three months ending in January 2025, according to new figures.
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ArticleFieldfisher 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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ArticleA 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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ArticleExclusive: Mental health support tops expected employee demands list in 2025
Mental health has ranked top on the list of expected employee needs in 2025, with 31% of employers stating they believe there will be an increased demand for support, according to new research.
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OpinionJonathan Mansfield: How employers can prepare for the Employment Rights Bill
The latest changes to the Employment Rights Bill on 4 March strengthen the new rights.
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ArticleEmployee motivation in UK and EMEA declines for three consecutive years
Employee motivation in the UK and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) regions has declined for three consecutive years, according to research by Culture Amp.
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ArticleThe 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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OpinionPaul Robbins: The impact of rising employer national insurance contributions
Credit: Croner-i As announced in Chancellor’s Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget statement, the rate of employer’s national insurance contributions (NICs) will increase to 15% from 6 April, up by 1.2% from 13.8%. Simultaneously, the secondary threshold at which those contributions start to become payable is almost halved, down ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 14 – 20 March 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 14 – 20 March 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:
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OpinionKevin Poulter: Paid leave sought for women who suffer miscarriage
A change in the law has been proposed that will provide women who suffer a miscarriage two weeks of paid leave to mourn their loss.
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ArticlePersonnel Today Awards 2025 open for entries
The Personnel Today Awards 2025 are now open for entries as the publication launches the annual celebration of the very best in HR and L&D.