All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 26
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ArticleManchester United manager to pay for backroom staff to travel to Europa League final
Ruben Amorim, the manager for football club Manchester United, made headlines this week by announcing that he will pay for 30 members of the club’s backroom staff to take their families to the Europa League final.
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 9 - 15 May 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 9 - 15 May 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:
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ArticleCommScope Connectivity UK completes £63 million bulk annuity transaction
Telecommunication provider CommScope Connectivity UK has completed a £63 million bulk annuity transaction for its Andrew Pension and Life Assurance Plan.
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ArticleMoney worries are top concern for UK employees
Money worries have been found to be the top concern for UK employees, rising by 63% from 2024, according to research by Wagestream.
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ArticleNHS Scotland staff accept two-year pay offer
NHS Scotland workers, who are members of trade union Unite, have accepted a two-year pay offer.
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ArticleAlmond Financial moves to four-day working week
Almond Financial has announced that it is transitioning to a four-day working week to attract and retain staff, offer a better work-life balance, and improve efficiency.
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Article36% of cancer carers want to move jobs due to lack of employer support
More than a third (36%) of UK cancer carers want to move jobs due to lack of employer support during their time as a carer, according to research by Reframe Cancer.
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ArticleJill Scott to present keynote at Employee Benefits Live 2025
Jill Scott MBE, one of England’s most decorated players in women’s football, will be joining as a keynote speaker at Employee Benefits Live 2025.
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ArticleUK workplace pension providers sign Mansion House Accord
Many UK workplace pension providers have signed the Mansion House Accord as part of their intent to invest at least 10% of their defined contribution (DC) default funds in private markets by 2030.
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ArticleDerbyshire Wildlife Trust recognised for fair and inclusive work
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust has been recognised at the House of Commons for its leadership in promoting fair, secure and inclusive work for employees.
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ArticleEmployee Benefits webinar: Creating a digital-first experience to boost wellbeing outcomes
Employee Benefits webinar, Creating a digital-first experience to boost wellbeing outcomes, is due to be broadcast live at 11am on Tuesday 20 May.
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Article48% will not need to change employee benefits approach due to NIC increase
Employee Benefits poll: Almost half (48%) of employers said they will not need to change their employee benefits approach as a result of the national insurance contribution (NIC) increase, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.
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ArticleFife Voluntary Action becomes accredited living hours and living pension employer
Charity Fife Voluntary Action has become an accredited living hours and living pension employer, as awarded by the Living Wage Foundation.
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ArticleExclusive: 72% of staff under group income protection policies returned to work in 2024
Three-quarters (72%) of new absentees under group income protection policies who had a period of prolonged sick leave starting in 2024 had returned to work by the end of the year, according to new data compiled by Group Risk Development.
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People MovesZellis appoints new chief people officer
HR and payroll software provider Zellis has appointed Caroline Rowland as its new chief people officer.
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ArticleExclusive: Half say health scare or illness triggers them to consider end-of-life planning
More than half of UK adults said a health scare or illness (51%) triggers them to think about their death or end-of-life planning, according to research by MetLife UK.
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ArticleRyder Architecture becomes employee owned
Ryder Architecture, an international design practice headquartered in Newcastle, has established an employee ownership trust (EOT), as of this month.
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ArticleGateshead Council agrees employee menopause policy
Gateshead Council has agreed a workforce menopause policy in order to better support the health and wellbeing of staff experiencing menopause, and attract and retain employees.
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ArticleEmployee shares communication faux pas during work call on social media
You’d probably be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t unintentionally made a mistake or typo in an email or other method of work communication these days.
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 2 - 8 May 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 2 - 8 May 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:


