All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 18
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ArticleGlobal health insurance costs projected to rise by 10.3% in 2026
Global health insurance costs have been found to be projected to rise by 10.3% next year, as healthcare inflation continues to increase, according to research by Willis Towers Watson (WTW).
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ArticleHowden agrees to acquire Evelyn Partners Financial Services
Howden has agreed to acquire Evelyn Partners Financial Services (EPFS), the employee benefits consultancy arm of wealth management group Evelyn Partners.
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ArticleAverage annual earnings growth between July and September sits at 4.6%
Annual growth in employees’ average earnings in Great Britain for regular earnings, excluding bonuses, in July to September was 4.6%, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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AnalysisHow to help employees navigate grief in the workplace
When considering workplace support for grief, it is important to understand that it is unique to individuals, unpredictable and non-linear.
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Case StudiesHaysMac embeds grief support within wellbeing offering
HaysMac prioritises grief support for its workforce to ensure they feel supported throughout their career.
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ArticleGXO Logistics workers in Motherwell strike over pay
Workers employed by GXO Logistics based in Motherwell, Scotland have begun strike action in a dispute over pay.
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Article78% of sandwich carers struggle to balance work and family responsibilities
Four in five (78%) sandwich carers have admitted to struggling to balance their work and family responsibilities, according to new research by Stiltz.
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ArticleNorthern Ireland Executive confirms Department of Health can restore staff pay parity
The Northern Ireland Executive has announced that the Department of Health can allocate the funding required to restore pay parity in 2025/26 for health and social care staff.
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People MovesLoopio appoints new chief people officer
Response management platform Loopio has appointed Joanna Kmiec as its new chief people officer.
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Article25% of staff say private medical insurance is benefit they most want in reward package
A quarter (25%) of UK employees said private medical insurance is the single most important benefit they want from their reward packages, yet only four in 10 employers offer this, according to research by Epassi UK.
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ArticleAG Barr completes £41 million pension scheme buy-in
Drinks maker AG Barr has completed a £41 million pension scheme buy-in, the third and final one for the scheme.
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ArticleUS entrepreneur fired employee for repeatedly wearing a hoodie
In an online video that has gone viral, Wisconsin-based entrepreneur Stacy Tuschl details an incident that took place nearly a decade ago.
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ArticleThe top 10 stories between 31 October - 6 November 2025
The top 10 stories between 31 October - 6 November 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk:
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ArticleTribunal orders former HMRC worker to pay £20,000 after refusing to return to office
An employment tribunal has ordered a former HMRC worker to pay £20,000 after losing a case he brought when he refused to return to the office after the Covid-19 lockdown.
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ArticleGovernment publishes Financial Inclusion Strategy
The government has published its Financial Inclusion Strategy in order to tackle the barriers to individuals’ and households’ financial inclusion.
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ArticleCaravan and Motorhome Club holds annual Club Stars Awards
The Caravan and Motorhome Club has announced the winners of its fourth annual Club Stars Awards, which celebrates outstanding performance, teamwork and dedication.
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AnalysisBuyer’s guide to long-service awards
Long-service awards enable an organisation to recognise when their employees reach a particular service milestone.
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ArticlePolice Staff Council reach police staff pay award agreement for 2025-26
Police Staff Council has reached a pay award agreement for police staff for the 2025-26 financial year, backdated to 1 September.
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ArticleGovernment to join forces with employers to tackle ill-health
The government has announced that it will join forces with employers to tackle ill-health and keep Britain working.
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ArticleLondon Underground workers secure three-year pay deal
London Underground workers have secured a three-year pay deal, following ongoing strike action and negotiations.