All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 12
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Article41% of women expect gender pay gap to close for their generation
Two-fifths (41%) of women globally expect that the gender pay gap will be closed for their generation, according to research by British Standards Institution (BSI).
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Article27% of employees over the age of 55 do not feel supported in the workplace
More than a quarter (27%) of employees over the age of 55 do not feel supported in the workplace, according to research by health insurance provider Bupa.
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ArticleAverage UK pension pot increased by 9% in 2025
The average UK pension pot stands at £21,875 in 2025, up 9% from 2024 and ahead of inflation, according to research by consumer retirement market organisation PensionBee.
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Article37% of staff say suicide prevention is part of employer’s mental health and wellbeing strategy
More than a third (37%) of UK employees said suicide prevention was part of their employer’s mental health and wellbeing strategy, according to research by Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England.
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ArticleSoutheastern implements healthcare platform to reduce staff absenteeism
Southeastern has introduced access to a healthcare platform to improve staff wellbeing and resilience, and reduce absenteeism.
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ArticleExclusive: NI savings top reason staff choose electric cars via salary sacrifice
National insurance (NI) savings are the top reason employees choose an electric vehicle (EV) through a salary sacrifice scheme, according to research by Tusker.
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ArticleUK employees off sick for 9.4 days on average in last 12 months
UK employees were off sick for nearly two full working weeks, at 9.4 days on average, in the last 12 months, according to research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
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ArticleMedian pay increase in private sector falls to 3%
The median pay increase in the private sector has fallen from 3.4% to 3%, according to the latest monitoring figures from Incomes Data Research (IDR).
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ArticleTesco introduces travel safety protection benefit for 300,000 UK employees
Supermarket Tesco has provided free access to a travel safety protection benefit for its 300,000 UK employees.
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People MovesAxa UK and Ireland appoints new chief people officer
Axa UK and Ireland has appointed Amanda Vaughan as its new chief people officer.
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ArticleLondon Underground staff strike in dispute over pay and working conditions
London Underground workers have begun rolling strike action today due to an ongoing dispute over pay and working conditions.
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ArticleThompsons Solicitors and Flight Centre Travel Group among Best Workplaces in consulting and professional services
The Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management, Thompsons Solicitors and Flight Centre Travel Group have been named as some of the UK’s Best Workplaces in consulting and professional services.
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ArticleA third of women with the menopause have experienced negative impact in the workplace
More than a third of women with the menopause have admitted that they have experienced some kind of negative impact in the workplace, according to new research by Astellas Pharma UK.
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ArticleItaly searches for 100 tiramisu tasters for Tiramisu World Cup 2025
The organisers of the event are looking for 100 people to take on the role of tiramisu taster and official judge at the Tiramisu World Cup 2025.
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ArticleThe top 10 stories between 29 August - 4 September 2025
The top 10 stories between 29 August - 4 September 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:
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ArticleMicom Technologies receives Great Place To Work certification for 2025
Micom Technologies has received Great Place To Work certification for 2025 due to its ongoing investment in building a culture of trust, listening and meaningful action.
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Article42% of men aged 25–34 receive no mental health support at work
Two-fifths (42%) of men aged 25–34 have admitted that they receive no mental health support at work, according to new research by Instantprint.
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ArticleCentral Co-op enhances digital employee recognition platform
Central Co-op has unveiled its newly redesigned digital employee recognition platform as part of its aim to offer support and resources through its people strategy.
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ArticleSiemens Energy workers in Lincoln vote to accept improved pay deal
Nearly 1,000 Siemens Energy workers based in Lincoln have voted to accept an improved pay deal, ending the threat of scheduled strike dates as a result.
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Article40% of employees want to know how much to save for comfortable retirement
Two-fifths (40%) of employees admitted that they want to know how much they need to save to support a comfortable standard of living in retirement, according to research by Fidelity International.