All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1653
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ArticleScottish Water workers strike in dispute over pay
Around 500 Scottish Water workers have begun strike action today (22 April) in a dispute over pay.
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ArticleTesco UK reports -3.8% mean ethnicity pay gap
Tesco UK has reported a -3.8% mean ethnicity pay gap, a slight change from its 2023 figure of -3.4%.
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ArticleNumber of in-force group risk policies increases year-on-year
The number of in-force group risk policies has increased by 3.2% from 91,739 in 2023 to 94,675 in 2024, according to research by Swiss Re.
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ArticleAmerican Express and Dell Technologies win excellence in global health and wellbeing award
American Express, Bain and Company, and Dell Technologies are among the employers which received an excellence in global health and wellbeing award by Business Group on Health.
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OpinionSarah Jackman: Shining a light on employees’ caring responsibilities
In the UK, the country’s changing demographics mean that care responsibilities now extend beyond childcare, with an increasing number of employees caring for elderly parents.
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ArticleGovernment launches independent menopause advisory group
The government has launched an independent menopause advisory group to support employers on how to help women stay in work.
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ArticleEncirc and Flagstone Group shortlisted for Best flexible benefits plan
Glass manufacturer Encirc and financial services firm Flagstone Group have been shortlisted for Best flexible benefits plan at the Employee Benefits Awards 2025.
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ArticleUniversity of Cambridge reports 16.7% mean gender total pay gap
The University of Cambridge has reported a 16.7% mean gender total pay gap for 2024 down from 17.1% in 2023.
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OpinionEmma Gross: Employment law and domestic abuse: how can employers help?
Domestic abuse does not stay at home, it follows victims to work; affecting their safety, productivity, and mental wellbeing.
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ArticleMarks and Spencer unfairly dismissed pregnant bakery worker
An employment tribunal has ruled Marks and Spencer unfairly dismissed a bakery worker because of her pregnancy.
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ArticleExclusive: Brewers Decorator Centres launches cancer service for carers
Brewers Decorator Centres has implemented a cancer carer service to directly support employees who are caring for a loved one with cancer.
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ArticleAlmost nine million people are significantly under-pensioned
Millions of UK employees have reached retirement age with a private annual pension of just £3,650, according to research by Now:Pensions.
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Case StudiesBarratt Redrow promotes the value of protection benefits
Housebuilder Barratt Redrow ensures its workforce is aware of, and values, protection benefits through regular communication and roadshows.
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Case StudiesTravers Smith boosts understanding of protection benefits through range of communication methods
Travers Smith uses a range of communication methods to promote its protection benefits to its workforce and increase the amount they are valued.
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AnalysisHow can employers ensure staff value protection benefits?
Increasing awareness and understanding of protection benefits can ensure staff value these more.
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People MovesMeasurabl appoints new senior vice president, people and culture
Measurabl, a sustainability data platform for real estate, has appointed Marta Patlan as its new senior vice president, people and culture.
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AnalysisHow do employers recognise long service?
Long-service awards are used to recognise and reward employees for working at an organisation for certain lengths of time.
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ArticleFiecon and Games Global shortlisted for Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits – small employer
Fiecon and online casino-styled games maker Games Global have been shortlisted in the category Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits – small employer at the Employee Benefits Awards 2025.
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ArticleBarnsley Council awarded breastfeeding-friendly employer certificate
Barnsley Council has received a breastfeeding-friendly employer certificate as part of its commitment to supporting employees returning to work after maternity leave.
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ArticleJohn Lewis Partnership to change leavers benefits for long-serving staff
Retailer John Lewis Partnership is to make changes to its benefits package for employees who leave the organisation with at least 15 years’ service.