All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 10
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ArticleDC pension charges fall as employers focus on retirement outcomes
Defined contribution (DC) pension charges have continued to fall as employers focus on retirement outcomes, according to research by Willis Towers Watson (WTW).
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Article50% of UK employers use online benefits platforms
Half (50%) of UK employers already use an online benefits platform, according to research by consultancy Aon.
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Awards 2026 open for entries
The Employee Benefits Awards 2026, which recognises and honours excellence in the HR, reward and benefits community, is now open for entries.
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ArticleSheffield City Council reaches £36m equal pay agreement
Sheffield City Council has reached an agreement with its trade union partners to resolve historical equal pay issues.
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ArticleNottingham Building Society launches financial planning benefit for staff
Nottingham Building Society has introduced a one-to-one financial planning benefit for its more than 540 employees.
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ArticleE.On and Grant Thornton among top 30 family-friendly and flexible employers
Energy provider E.On, accountancy firm Grant Thornton and law firm Hill Dickinson have been named among the top 30 family-friendly and flexible employers for 2025.
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Article69% of SMEs use AI tools to shape their employee benefits strategy
Just under three-quarters (69%) of leaders at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are using AI tools, such as ChatGPT, to shape their employee benefits strategy, according to research by insurance broker Lockton.
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Article44% of employers communicate where employee pension scheme is invested
Almost half (44%) of employers said they communicate to their employees where their pension scheme is invested, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.
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AnalysisBuyer’s guide to group income protection
Group income protection (GIP) is a type of group risk cover that provides long-term pay to employees who become ill or injured.
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ArticleSocotec Group launches UK employee shareholding initiative
Testing, inspection and certification services provider Socotec Group has introduced an employee shareholding initiative to its UK staff.
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ArticleMilewood commits to become menopause-friendly employer
Milewood has committed to becoming a menopause-friendly employer and receiving official accreditation.
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ArticleHousing 21 to discuss reward strategy at Employee Benefits Live 2025
Ian Hodson, director of people and culture, and Carina Monnelly-Owen, head of people services at Housing 21, will present a session on reward strategy on the first day of Employee Benefits Live 2025.
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People MovesClear Group hires new group chief people and performance officer
Clear Group has appointed Barbara Duffy as its new group chief people and performance officer, effective 8 September.
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ArticleCompanies House awarded for outstanding wellbeing support
Companies House has been awarded the highest level award for workplace wellbeing by Investors in People.
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Article74% of UK hybrid workers have good work-life balance and are happy
Three-quarters (74%) of UK hybrid workers, working a mix of at home and on site, said they have a good work-life balance and are happy, according to research by health benefits provider Health Shield Friendly Society.
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ArticleBuckingham Palace searches for new staff members
According to the Royal household’s job adverts, the roles come with a “generous” benefits package designed to support wellbeing and life priorities.
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ArticleThe top 10 stories between 12 - 18 September 2025
The top 10 stories between 12 - 18 September 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk
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Article82% of SMEs offer at least one insurance-based health and wellbeing benefit
More than eight out of 10 (82%) micro, small and medium-sized (SME) employers said they provide access to one or more insurance-based health and wellbeing employee benefit, according to new research from Canada Life.
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ArticleMarkel Insurance implements domestic abuse support framework
Markel Insurance has rolled out its domestic abuse support framework for its UK employees.
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Article47% of UK employees feel their employers are transparent on compensation
Less than half (46.6%) of UK employees said they feel their employers are transparent on compensation, according to new research by SD Worx.