All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 16
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ArticleAutumn Budget 2025: Income tax and NIC thresholds frozen for three years
Autumn Budget 2025: The government freeze income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) thresholds for employees and self-employed individuals at their current levels for three more years.
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ArticleRoyal Mail postal worker wins £3,000 compensation after unlawful denial of unpaid parental leave
An employment tribunal has ruled that a Royal Mail postal worker’s unpaid parental leave was unlawfully denied and that she should receive more than £3,000 in compensation.
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ArticleBidvest Noonan introduces domestic violence policy and support framework
Facilities management services firm Bidvest Noonan has implemented a new domestic violence policy and support framework for its 27,000 UK and Ireland employees.
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Article37% of employers admit employee engagement is harder to achieve
More than a third (37%) of employers have admitted that employee engagement is becoming harder to achieve, according to new research from Towergate Employee Benefits.
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ArticleWest Ham United becomes White Ribbon accredited employer
West Ham United Football Club has become a White Ribbon accredited employer as part of its commitment to prioritising inclusion and diversity within the club and community.
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Article47% say mental health conditions are one of main reasons for long-term sick leave
Nearly half (47%) of HR directors said that mental health conditions, such as stress, depression, and anxiety, are one of the main reasons for long-term sick leave, according to research from MetLife UK.
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ArticleFormer ward manager appeals unfair dismissal and disability discrimination
An employment appeal tribunal has found that a former ward manager at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust was right to appeal an unfair dismissal following a disciplinary investigation.
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People MovesPizza Express appoints new chief people officer
Pizza Express has appointed Inji Duducu as its chief people officer as of December.
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ArticleOne day until Employee Benefits webinar: Maximising the effectiveness of car salary sacrifice schemes
Tomorrow (Tuesday 25 November) will see Employee Benefits’ webinar, Maximising the effectiveness of car salary sacrifice schemes, in association with The Electric Car Scheme, broadcast live at 11am.
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ArticleReach achieves menopause-friendly accreditation
Reach has received menopause-friendly organisation accreditation as part of its commitment to creating a culture where menopause is understood and supported.
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ArticleUK has worst sick pay in Europe
The UK has been found to have the worst sick pay in Europe, according to research by Moorepay.
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ArticleJames Walker workers in Cockermouth accept improved pay deal
Around 250 workers employed by sealing and bolting solutions firm James Walker in Cockermouth have accepted an improved pay deal, ending ongoing strike action.
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ArticleFamily searches for tutor to make baby an English gentleman
The tutor must be an early years specialist and committed to fostering a quintessentially English, culturally enriching early learning environment.
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ArticleThe top 10 stories between 14 - 20 November 2025
The top 10 stories between 14 - 20 November 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk:
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ArticleHealthcare support workers in Wales to receive pay rise
Healthcare support workers (HCSWs) in Wales will receive a pay increase following an agreement between trade unions, NHS employers and the Welsh government.
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Article45% of HR professionals say they are behind on pay transparency
Nearly half (45%) of HR professionals have admitted their organisation is behind when it comes to pay transparency, according to research by Cezanne.
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ArticleA quarter of UK workplaces cite stress as one of top causes of short-term absence
A quarter (26%) of UK workplaces have cited stress as one of the top causes of short-term absences, according to research by Simplyhealth and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
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ArticleEncirc introduces new flexible benefits platform
Container glass manufacturing, filling and logistics firm Encirc has introduced a new flexible benefits platform.
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ArticleA third of women facing pensions poverty
More than a third (36%) of women have been found to likely face poverty in retirement, according to research by Scottish Widows.
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ArticleGovernment launches men’s health strategy
The government has launched a men’s health strategy across England to tackle physical and mental health challenges, and reduce inequalities.