All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 5
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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OpinionPaul Harrison and Natasha Adom: Financial regulators roll back DEI proposals – a sign of things to come?
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have announced that they will not be taking forward plans to introduce a new framework to promote diversity and inclusion in the financial sector.
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Case StudiesLeicester City Council provides benefits to support with continuing heightened living costs
To support its employees with their financial wellbeing and continuing heightened living costs, Leicester City Council offers a range of benefits.
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ArticlePoll: Will you need to change your employee benefits approach as a result of the NIC increase?
Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue.
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Article46% of organisations are prioritising technology to support benefits management
Almost half (46%) of multinational organisations said they are prioritising the use of employee-facing technology to support benefits management, according to new research by Towers Watson.
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ArticleLloyds Banking Group and PepsiCo UK and Ireland shortlisted for Best benefits to support work-life balance
Lloyds Banking Group and food and beverage organisation PepsiCo UK and Ireland have been shortlisted for the Best benefits to support work-life balance award at the Employee Benefits Awards 2025.
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 4 – 10 April 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 4 – 10 April 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:
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ArticleUniversity of Salford and Housing 21 shortlisted for Best alignment of benefits to business strategy
University of Salford and extra care and retirement living provider Housing 21 have been shortlisted in the Best alignment of benefits to business strategy category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2025.
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AnalysisHow to create effective stress management support
Employers should regularly check in with employees regarding support and adapt where needed.
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Case StudiesKaizen uses benefits and mental health first aid to support stress management
Kaizen aims to support its employees across the organisation with stress management through the use of benefits and mental health first aid.