All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 27
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People MovesWates Group appoints chief people officer
Development, building and property maintenance firm Wates Group has appointed James Saunders as its new chief people officer.
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ArticleJohn Lewis Partnership to change leavers benefits for long-serving staff
Retailer John Lewis Partnership is to make changes to its benefits package for employees who leave the organisation with at least 15 years’ service.
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ArticleBarnsley Council awarded breastfeeding-friendly employer certificate
Barnsley Council has received a breastfeeding-friendly employer certificate as part of its commitment to supporting employees returning to work after maternity leave.
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ArticleFiecon and Games Global shortlisted for Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits – small employer
Fiecon and online casino-styled games maker Games Global have been shortlisted in the category Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits – small employer at the Employee Benefits Awards 2025.
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ArticleFormer Capital City College employee was unfairly dismissed due to disability
A former member of staff at Capital City College has been found to have been unfairly dismissed due to her disability and received a payment as a result.
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Article39% are not on track for a minimum lifestyle in retirement
Two-fifths (39%) of UK adults are not on track for a minimum lifestyle in retirement, worsening from 35% in 2023, according to research by Scottish Widows.
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ArticleFirst Bus engineers in Glasgow accept pay rise
Around 150 First Bus engineers across Greater Glasgow have accepted a 13.3% pay rise.
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ArticleLenovo UK and Ireland receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Lenovo UK and Ireland has received menopause-friendly accreditation as part of its commitment to supporting employees experiencing the menopause in the workplace.
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Article24% target benefits support according to workforce demographic and needs
Fewer than a quarter (24%) of employers target benefits support to specific employee groups dependent on the demographic and needs of their workforce, according to research by employee benefits advisory firm Towergate Employee Benefits.
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ArticleLincolnshire Co-op awards 5.8% pay increase to employees
Retailer Lincolnshire Co-op has awarded its employees a 5.8% pay increase and held an awards event to recognise individual staff and teams.
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ArticlePrivate sector median pay increases remain at 3.5%
The median pay increase for the private sector remained at 3.5% in the three months to March, after falling to 3.5% from 4% in the three months to February, according to Incomes Data Research.
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AnalysisHow do employers recognise long service?
Long-service awards are used to recognise and reward employees for working at an organisation for certain lengths of time.
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Case StudiesUK Power Networks uses long-service awards night to recognise employees
Many of UK Power Networks’ employees have worked for the organisation for decades, so its long-service recognition scheme has been designed to celebrate their achievements.
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Case StudiesRoadchef celebrates long service through employee recognition programme
Roadchef believes in acknowledging the loyalty and ongoing contribution of its employees through a structured recognition programme.
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ArticleUK Power Networks and University of Lincoln shortlisted for Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits - large employer
UK Power Networks and University of Lincoln have been shortlisted in the category Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits - large employer at the Employee Benefits Awards 2025.
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ArticleWagamama commits to become endometriosis-friendly employer
Wagamama has joined the endometriosis-friendly employer scheme as part of its pledge to support employees impacted by endometriosis.
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People MovesMeasurabl appoints new senior vice president, people and culture
Measurabl, a sustainability data platform for real estate, has appointed Marta Patlan as its new senior vice president, people and culture.
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ArticleApp drivers strike over pay and conditions
Thousands of drivers for apps including Uber, Bolt and Addison Lee have begun strike action across London, Newcastle, Bristol and Manchester in a dispute over pay and conditions.
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ArticleDelta Airlines to increase employee pay globally for fourth consecutive year
Delta Airlines is to award eligible employees worldwide with a 4% pay raise as part of an investment into its workforce.
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AnalysisHow can employers ensure staff value protection benefits?
Increasing awareness and understanding of protection benefits can ensure staff value these more.