All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 15
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ArticleLidl GB to increase entry-level hourly pay for 35,000 employees
Supermarket Lidl GB has announced that it will increase its entry-level hourly pay for its more than 35,000 employees.
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ArticleThe top 10 stories between 8 - 14 August 2025
Shutterstock / 2456121721 The top 10 stories between 8 - 14 August 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: The Entertainer moves to employee ownership Exclusive: 40% of employers admit to leaving benefit take-up for employees to initiate EU pay transparency rules driving cultural shift in UK Majority of ...
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ArticleMisys completes £25 million pension buy-in
Misys, a financial software firm that is now part of Finastra, has completed a £25 million buy-in for its retirement benefits plan.
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Article37% of staff over 55 would consider quitting over lack of flexible working
More than a third (37%) of workers aged 55 and above would consider leaving their job if their ability to work flexible hours was reduced or restricted, according to research from the Standard Life Centre for the Future of Retirement.
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ArticleRepsol Resources workers accept enhanced pay and conditions offer
More than 200 offshore Repsol Resources workers have accepted an enhanced pay and conditions offer, ending an ongoing dispute.
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ArticleRising vehicle, fuel and electricity costs driving employers to change company car policies
Continuing supply chain issues, rising vehicle costs and fluctuating fuel and electricity prices have driven organisations to change their company car policies, according to new research by Willis Towers Watson (WTW).
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ArticleIsle of Man announces new rights for shared parental leave and parental bereavement leave
The Isle of Man government has announced that new employment rights for shared parental leave and parental bereavement leave will be introduced from 1 November.
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ArticleMajority of UK employers are underprepared for pay transparency
The majority of UK employers have been found to be underprepared for pay transparency, according to new findings by Aon.
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ArticleMcLaughlin and Harvey launches health and wellbeing roadshow
Construction and civil engineering firm McLaughlin and Harvey has launched its 2025 YouMatter health and wellbeing roadshow.
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Article48% of employers support parents balancing childcare and work during summer holidays
Employee Benefits poll: Half (48%) of employers said they offer some kind of support for working parents worrying about balancing childcare and work during the summer holidays.
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ArticlePoll: Do you offer staff a salary sacrifice scheme?
Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue.
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ArticleRed Hen Project becomes accredited real living wage employer
The Red Hen Project, a Cambridge-based charity initiative that supports children and families, has become an accredited real living wage employer.
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People MovesCoolr appoints first chief people officer
UK social media agency Coolr has appointed Ita Waller as its first chief people officer.
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ArticleExclusive: 40% of employers admit to leaving benefit take-up for employees to initiate
Two-fifths (40%) of employers have admitted that benefit take-up is left for employees to initiate themselves, according to new research from Group Risk Development (Grid).
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People MovesYorkshire Water hires new head of reward and pensions
Yorkshire Water has appointed Vikki Gledhill as its new head of reward and pensions.
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Article34% of British workers do not use their workplace health benefits
One-third (34%) of British workers admitted they do not use their workplace health benefits, according to new research from Simplyhealth.
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ArticleBoots and No7 Beauty Company awarded for long-term menopause support
Boots and No7 Beauty Company has received a Long-Term Impact Honour award in Menopause Friendly’s fourth birthday honours.
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Article37% of employers see staff retiring later
More than a third (37%) of employers are seeing people working longer and retiring later compared with five to 10 years ago, according to research by Canada Life.
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ArticleEvolve Business Group accredited as real living wage employer
Evolve Business Group has become a real living wage employer as part of a voluntary commitment to go beyond the government minimum to make sure all staff earn enough to live on.
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ArticleCreditsafe recognises success of UK and Ireland team with festival retreat
Business credit reports and information provider Creditsafe has taken its UK and Ireland workforce away on a retreat to celebrate its ongoing success.