All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 27
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ArticleMenopause-related tribunal claims more than triple in last two years
The number of menopause-related tribunal claims has more than tripled in the last two years, with 204 cases citing the condition in 2024 compared to 64 in 2022.
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ArticleJust 41% of 30-49-year-olds are satisfied with their standard of living
Just 41% of mid-lifers, or those aged 30-49-year-olds, are satisfied with their standard of living, with the rest feeling financially strained, according to research by Royal London.
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ArticleBEC receives menopause-friendly accreditation
BEC has been awarded menopause-friendly accreditation due to its aim to offer a high standard of menopause support in the workplace.
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ArticleMotoring and automotive sector named best industry for employee benefits
The motoring and automotive sector has been named the UK’s best industry for employee benefits, according to new research by sharetech platform Vestd.
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ArticleBP to change incentive programme for staff
Oil and gas business BP has announced that it will change its incentive programme for its employees.
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ArticleCentral Co-op and Charles Tyrwhitt Shirts shortlisted for Best use of benefits technology
Retailer Central Co-op and clothing brand Charles Tyrwhitt Shirts have been shortlisted for Best use of benefits technology at the Employee Benefits Awards 2025.
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People MovesBlack Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust names new interim chief people officer
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Kerry Smith as its new interim chief people officer.
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ArticleHastings Direct hosts annual employee wellbeing festival
Hastings Direct has hosted its annual wellbeing festival, designed to bring employees together to learn about available wellbeing support and benefits.
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ArticleDLA Piper and CMS to increase salaries for lawyers
Law firms DLA Piper and CMS will increase salaries for their newly qualified lawyers, as well as for first and second-year trainees.
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ArticleOxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Jet2 shortlisted for Best voluntary benefits
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and airline Jet2 have been shortlisted for Best voluntary benefits at the Employee Benefits Awards 2025.
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ArticleTourism Tasmania seeks barrel butlers, Tasmanian devil sitters and calf concierges
Australia-based Tourism Tasmania has opened applications for off-season ‘winternships’, which include a variety of unusual roles.
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 6 - 12 June 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 6 - 12 June 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk
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ArticleTwo-fifths unaware how much they contribute to their workplace pension
Two fifths of UK workers do not know how much they are contributing to their workplace pension, according to research by Scottish Widows.
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Article51% of UK employers cite employee benefits costs as top financial challenge
More than half (51%) of UK employers say employee benefits costs as their top financial challenge, down from 60% the previous year, according to research by Gallagher.
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ArticleSmart receives living wage and living pension employer accreditation
Smart has received both living wage and living pension employer accreditation, as part of its commitment to help employees build financial security and prepare for their future retirement.
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AnalysisMindfulness as a benefit: what can employers offer to enhance employees’ mental wellbeing?
An organisation’s culture, and engagement levels can be improved by offering mindfulness support.
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Article43% hosted awareness events to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week 2025
More than two-fifths (43%) of employers said they were hosting awareness events to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.
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Case StudiesPirtek UK and Ireland encourages mindfulness in the workplace
Pirtek UK and Ireland supports mindfulness in the workplace through internal campaigns and dedicated wellbeing support.
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ArticleRising benefit costs is biggest issue influencing employers’ benefits strategies
Rising benefit costs are the top issue (64%) influencing UK employers’ benefit strategies in 2025, up from 57% in 2023, according to research by Willis Towers Watson (WTW).
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ArticleEdge Group Scotland accredited as living hours employer
Edge Group Scotland has been accredited as a living hours employer as part of its commitment to fair work and long-term wellbeing for its employees.


