All articles by Zoe Wickens
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People MovesNokia appoints new chief people officer
Nokia has appointed Kristen Pressner as chief people officer and a member of the group leadership team, effective 1 May 2026.
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Article37% of British workers perceive economic concerns as biggest threat to their jobs
A third (37%) of British workers said they perceive economic concerns as the biggest threat to their jobs, according to new research from Axa Health.
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ArticleTotum transitions to employee ownership trust
Recruitment consultancy firm Totum has transitioned to an employee ownership trust (EOT) in order to empower its people and secure its long-term vision.
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ArticleTesco Ireland to invest €18 million in staff pay and benefits
Tesco Ireland will invest more than €18 million (£15.7 million) in pay and benefits for its employees in 2026.
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ArticleIntact Insurance named a Best Employer UK for 2025
Commercial and specialty insurance firm Intact Insurance has been named a Best Employer UK for 2025.
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ArticleNorthern Foods completes transaction to secure pension scheme members’ benefits
Northern Foods has completed a transaction to secure the pension benefits of 13,000 scheme members.
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ArticleViral Instagram post details demanding work culture in India
A software engineer’s viral social media post has highlighted the stark differences in workplace culture between India and Germany.
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ArticleMaintaining work-life balance is significant cause of stress
Ensuring a good work-life balance is the most significant cause of stress among employees, according to research by productivity and performance coaching firm Avilio.
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Article43% of employees receive financial gift during festive period
Two-fifths (43%) of employees said they receive a financial gift during the festive period, according to research by Prezzee.
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People MovesZedra names chief people officer
Global professional services provider Zedra has appointed Aoife Habben chief people officer.
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ArticleFirst Cymru bus drivers in South Wales accept improved pay offer
First Cymru bus drivers across South Wales have accepted an improved pay offer, ending all further planned industrial action.
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ArticleYorkshire Housing enhances family-friendly policy
Social landlord Yorkshire Housing has enhanced its family-friendly policy in order to provide greater support for its employees.
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ArticleWickes to pay out £14.1 million of shares from sharesave scheme
Home improvement retailer Wickes has announced that it will pay out £14.1 million of shares from its save as you earn, or sharesave, scheme.
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ArticlePinterest reports 4.9% mean gender pay gap for Irish workforce
Social media platform Pinterest has reported a 4.9% mean gender pay gap for its Irish workforce, down from 15.2% in 2024.
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ArticleArthur J Gallagher and Co acquires First Actuarial
Arthur J Gallagher and Co, a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, has acquired First Actuarial.
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Article43% of employers introduced salary sacrifice schemes in response to 2024 Budget
Among employers which changed their benefits package in response to the Autumn 2024 budget, 43% have introduced salary sacrifice schemes, according to research by Broadstone.
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Article44% think consultations on bereavement leave and protections for pregnant women and new mothers go far enough
Almost half (44%) of employers think the consultations on new measures for bereavement leave, and protections for pregnant women and new mothers at work, go far enough.
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ArticleKantar, Touchstone and The Co-op Group among UK’s top inclusive employers for 2025
Market research platform Kantar, health and wellbeing services firm Touchstone and retailer The Co-op Group have been named as some of the UK’s top inclusive employers for 2025.
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Article61% of employees feel satisfied with their benefits offering
Almost two-thirds (61%) of employees feel satisfied with their benefits offering, compared to 66% in 2024, according to research by Willis Towers Watson (WTW).
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People MovesAllianz UK names new chief people and culture officer
Allianz UK has recruited Suzanne Scott as its new chief people and culture officer, effective from November.