All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 14
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ArticleFirst Bus drivers in Greater Manchester accept pay deal worth 20%
First Bus drivers based in Greater Manchester have voted to accept a pay deal worth 20%, ending an ongoing dispute and any further strike action.
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ArticleCentral London Community Healthcare NHS Trust receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) has been awarded menopause-friendly accreditation due to its commitment to creating an open, caring and supportive environment.
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People MovesThorntons appoints new chief people officer
Thorntons has appointed Helen Honeyman as its new chief people officer to lead the development and implementation of its people policies.
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ArticleJob advert includes unusual fitness requirement
Within the recruiting hell subreddit on social media website Reddit, a job advert was shared that has raised some eyebrows with its unusual requirement.
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ArticleAtom Bank enhances paid maternity and paternity leave
Atom Bank has enhanced its maternity and paternity leave policies as part of its dedication to supporting its people and fostering a flexible, family-friendly work environment.
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ArticleThe top 10 stories between 26 September - 2 October 2025
The top 10 stories between 26 September - 2 October 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk:
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ArticleExclusive: Asda prioritises cost-effective voluntary benefits and regular communication
Asda aims to meet the needs of its multi-generational workforce by balancing value and cost-effectiveness within its benefits package.
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ArticleExclusive: Ben West highlights need for flexibility and empathy in grief support
In a keynote address, Ben West explored the importance of an open culture and offering flexibility within employee bereavement support.
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ArticleExclusive: Jet2 ensures sustainability is embedded in benefits strategy and culture
Airline Jet2 prioritises sustainability across its benefits strategy and social value framework, using staff feedback to ensure accountability.
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AnalysisHow to ensure mental health benefits remain relevant to employees
A way to ensure relevancy within mental health benefits is to collect regular employee feedback about their needs.
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Case StudiesRicoh UK prioritises early prevention mental health support
Ricoh uses its sickness absence data to identify what mental wellbeing benefits its UK workforce needs.
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ArticleExclusive: Jill Scott uses resilience to overcome setbacks and lead with authenticity
Jill Scott MBE, former England footballer and broadcaster, discussed the importance of finding one’s own formula for success and using that to drive performance.
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ArticleAW Crewing workers accept improved pay offer
Around 30 workers employed by AW Crewing have accepted an improved pay offer, resulting in a fortnight of strike action being called off.
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Live 2025 welcomes delegates to ExCeL London
Employee Benefits Live 2025 is welcoming delegates to its 27th annual event at ExCeL London on 1-2 October 2025.
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ArticleMars receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Mars has been awarded menopause-friendly accreditation in the UK in recognition of its commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and supporting employees.
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ArticleParfetts awards profit share bonus to staff
Employee-owned wholesaler Parfetts has awarded its staff a combined 14% bonus in recognition of a record-breaking year.
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ArticleNATS to explore workplace menopause support at Employee Benefits Live 2025
Lucy Tigwell-Cox, reward manager at National Air Traffic Services (NATS), will present a session on workplace menopause support on the first day of Employee Benefits Live 2025.
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ArticleFood delivery sales manager unfairly dismissed for working remotely in Egypt receives £61,000
An employment tribunal has awarded a food delivery sales manager who was fired for working remotely in Egypt £61,000 for unfair dismissal.
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ArticleLloyds Banking Group and Mars UK among winners at Menopause and Menstruation Friendly Employer Awards
Lloyds Banking Group, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service and Mars UK are among the winners of the 2025 Menopause and Menstruation Friendly Employer Awards.
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People MovesMount Street appoints new head of HR
Mount Street Group, a global provider of third-party loan servicing and credit asset management services, has appointed Fatima Badini as its new head of human resources, effective September.