All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 10
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Article78% of sandwich carers struggle to balance work and family responsibilities
Four in five (78%) sandwich carers have admitted to struggling to balance their work and family responsibilities, according to new research by Stiltz.
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ArticleNorthern Ireland Executive confirms Department of Health can restore staff pay parity
The Northern Ireland Executive has announced that the Department of Health can allocate the funding required to restore pay parity in 2025/26 for health and social care staff.
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People MovesLoopio appoints new chief people officer
Response management platform Loopio has appointed Joanna Kmiec as its new chief people officer.
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Article25% of staff say private medical insurance is benefit they most want in reward package
A quarter (25%) of UK employees said private medical insurance is the single most important benefit they want from their reward packages, yet only four in 10 employers offer this, according to research by Epassi UK.
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ArticleAG Barr completes £41 million pension scheme buy-in
Drinks maker AG Barr has completed a £41 million pension scheme buy-in, the third and final one for the scheme.
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ArticleUS entrepreneur fired employee for repeatedly wearing a hoodie
In an online video that has gone viral, Wisconsin-based entrepreneur Stacy Tuschl details an incident that took place nearly a decade ago.
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ArticleThe top 10 stories between 31 October - 6 November 2025
The top 10 stories between 31 October - 6 November 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk:
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ArticleTribunal orders former HMRC worker to pay £20,000 after refusing to return to office
An employment tribunal has ordered a former HMRC worker to pay £20,000 after losing a case he brought when he refused to return to the office after the Covid-19 lockdown.
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ArticleGovernment publishes Financial Inclusion Strategy
The government has published its Financial Inclusion Strategy in order to tackle the barriers to individuals’ and households’ financial inclusion.
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ArticleCaravan and Motorhome Club holds annual Club Stars Awards
The Caravan and Motorhome Club has announced the winners of its fourth annual Club Stars Awards, which celebrates outstanding performance, teamwork and dedication.
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AnalysisBuyer’s guide to long-service awards
Long-service awards enable an organisation to recognise when their employees reach a particular service milestone.
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ArticlePolice Staff Council reach police staff pay award agreement for 2025-26
Police Staff Council has reached a pay award agreement for police staff for the 2025-26 financial year, backdated to 1 September.
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ArticleGovernment to join forces with employers to tackle ill-health
The government has announced that it will join forces with employers to tackle ill-health and keep Britain working.
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ArticleLondon Underground workers secure three-year pay deal
London Underground workers have secured a three-year pay deal, following ongoing strike action and negotiations.
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ArticleStradbally Ladders ordered to pay €6,000 to worker made redundant on maternity leave
Stradbally Ladders in County Laois, Ireland, has been ordered to pay €6,000 to a former office worker for making her redundant while on maternity leave last year.
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ArticleExclusive: 10% of staff may leave if employers do not provide competitive pension benefits
A tenth (10%) of employees may leave an organisation if their employers do not provide competitive pension benefits, according to research by Scottish Widows.
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ArticleAverage medical trend cost rate forecast to drop to 12%
The average medical trend cost rate for 2026 has been forecast to decline to 12%, down from 17% in 2025, according to research by Aon.
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ArticleSeabourne Holdings agrees full buy-in for pension scheme
Logistics and international distribution solutions firm Seabourne Holdings has agreed a full buy-in for its pension scheme.
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ArticleExclusive: 47% of HR directors say mental health conditions are main reason for long-term sick leave
Nearly half (47%) of HR directors said mental health conditions are one of the main reasons why employees take long-term sick leave, according to research from MetLife UK.
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ArticleWhitehead Monckton transitions to employee ownership trust
Kent and London-based law firm Whitehead Monckton has transitioned to an employee ownership trust.