All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 15
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ArticleDo not miss must-attend sessions at Employee Benefits Live 2025
Employee Benefits Live 2025, held at ExCeL London, is fast approaching and booking for conference sessions is open.
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ArticleGoogle and Adobe among highest-rated employers for perks and benefits in 2025
Google, Adobe and Squarespace have been named as some of the highest-rated employers for perks and benefits in 2025.
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Article14% of employees have bonuses tied to mandatory office attendance
Just 14% of employees said their bonus packages are linked to in-office attendance, according to research by International Workplace Group (IWG).
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ArticleJob changes, luxury gifts and charity donations at the Ryder Cup
Former footballer Gianfranco Zola has swapped the football pitch for the golf course, becoming a designated buggy driver for the European team at the Ryder Cup.
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ArticleThe top 10 stories between 19 - 25 September 2025
The top 10 stories between 19 - 25 September 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk:
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ArticleEast Belfast Enterprise receives living wage employer accreditation
East Belfast Enterprise has been accredited as a living wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation.
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Article44% prepared to reject roles that do not offer flexible hours
More than two-fifths (44%) of employees are prepared to reject roles that do not offer flexible hours, up from 39% in 2024, according to research by meeting technology firm Owl Labs.
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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.


