All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 23
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ArticleBNP Paribas introduces financial coaching for employees
BNP Paribas has introduced a financial coaching service for its employees as part of its commitment to financial wellbeing as a cornerstone of workplace support.
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AnalysisHow to support staff facing redundancy
Helping employees to find out how redundancy will impact them financially can help them prepare for it.
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ArticlePrivate sector median pay increases fall from 3.5% to 3.4%
The median pay increase in the private sector fell slightly from 3.5% to 3.4% in the three months to April 2025 according to Incomes Data Research (IDR).
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ArticleWest Scotland Stagecoach drivers strike over pay dispute
Around 430 Stagecoach drivers across the west of Scotland have begun strike action starting today (9 June) over an escalating pay dispute.
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ArticleMinistry of Justice and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust shortlisted for Best public sector benefits
Ministry of Justice and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have been shortlisted in the category Best public sector benefits at the Employee Benefits Awards 2025.
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People MovesEvelyn Partners names new chief people officer
Evelyn Partners has appointed Susan Miller-Jones as its new chief people officer, subject to regulatory approval.
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People MovesLawfront appoints chief people officer
Lawfront has appointed Rachel Street chief people officer.
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ArticleReach offers journalists 2% pay rise and other concessions
Journalists at news publisher Reach have accepted a 2% pay rise backdated to 1 April, along with other concessions stated to be worth around £1 million annually.
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ArticleMitchells and Butlers reports 5.9% mean gender pay gap for 2024
Mitchells and Butlers reported a 5.9% mean gender pay gap for 2024, compared to -1.7% in 2023.
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ArticleGrant Thornton completes £275 million bulk purchase annuity pensions buy-in
Grant Thornton has completed a £275 million bulk purchase annuity buy-in transaction for its pensions fund.
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ArticleEstate and letting agents are UK’s unhealthiest jobs
A survey has revealed the UK’s unhealthiest jobs, with estate and letting agents taking the top spot.
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 30 May - 5 June 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 30 May - 5 June 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk.
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ArticleRed Handling commits to resolving pension issues for staff at Gatwick Airport
Red Handling has committed to fixing problems regarding late and missing pension payments for its more than 100 workers based at Gatwick Airport, resulting in them calling off industrial action.
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ArticleGovernment introduces Pension Schemes Bill
The government has introduced the Pension Schemes Bill, which is designed to make pensions easier to understand and manage, and drive better value over the long term.
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Article140 million workplace volunteering hours were unused in last 12 months
Nearly two-thirds (62%) of employers offer volunteering days, yet 140 million hours went unused in the last 12 months, according to research by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR).
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ArticleCurrys reports -0.9% mean gender pay gap for 2024
Retailer Currys has reported a -0.9% mean gender pay gap for 2024, down from 1.2% in 2023.
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Article148.9 million working days lost to sickness or injury in 2024
The sickness absence rate for 2024 was found to be 2%, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points from 2.3% in 2023, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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ArticleEpassi Group acquires Zest
Employee benefits technology provider Epassi Group has acquired employee benefits platform Zest.
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ArticleLivv Housing maintenance staff accept 7.7% pay deal and improved benefits
Maintenance workers at Livv Housing in Knowsley, Merseyside, have accepted a pay deal for 2024/25 worth between 8% and 8.5%, ending long-running strike action.
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ArticleHR professionals have highest rate of absence in UK workforce
HR professionals have the highest absenteeism rate across the UK workforce, according to data by Employment Hero.