All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 29
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ArticleJust over half of UK staff claim to be knowledgeable about pensions
While 53% of Brits claim to be knowledgeable about pensions, just 35% and 34% can correctly identify a defined benefit (DB) or defined contribution (DC) scheme respectively, according to research by insurer Aviva.
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ArticleMansfield Building Society receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Mansfield Building Society has been awarded menopause-friendly accreditation by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace.
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ArticleScottish Water workers strike in dispute over pay
Around 500 Scottish Water workers have begun strike action today (22 April) in a dispute over pay.
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AnalysisWhat does responsible pensions investment look like?
Responsible pensions investment considers ESG factors, and ethical and sustainable outcomes for financial returns.
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People MovesHowden appoints group chief people officer
Global insurance intermediary group Howden has appointed Kirk Southern group chief people officer.
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Case StudiesCo-op Group uses responsible investment policy to monitor and review pensions
Co-op Group has a responsible investment policy which its trustee reviews annually.
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ArticleKraft Heinz and Thrive Learning shortlisted for Best financial wellbeing strategy – small employer
Multinational food firm Kraft Heinz and AI-powered learning and skills platform Thrive Learning have been shortlisted for Best financial wellbeing strategy – small employer at the Employee Benefits Awards 2025.
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People MovesIncubeta appoints chief people officer
Global marketing agency Incubeta has appointed Lindsay Shirley chief people officer.
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Article53% achieve take up between 1% and 25% for environmentally-friendly benefits
Employee Benefits poll: More than half (53%) employers have reported a take-up rate of between 1% and 25% for environmentally-friendly benefits, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.
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ArticleJaguar Land Rover extends 52 weeks of fully paid maternity leave to cover adoption and surrogacy
Jaguar Land Rover has extended its 52 weeks of fully paid maternity leave to cover adoption and surrogacy as part of its commitment to support families and promote talent retention.
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ArticlePension savers contributed 19% more in 2024 compared to 2023
Pension savers contributed £285, or 19%, more to their pots in 2024 than in 2023, increasing the average from £1,192 to £1,477, according to research by PensionBee.
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ArticleAIB enhances family-friendly and bereavement leave policies
Allied Irish Banks (AIB) has enhanced its family-friendly and bereavement leave as part of its aim to positively impact employees’ work life balance and offer support for family care and life events.
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AnalysisHow can employers support staff with continued high costs of living?
Benefits packages that offer financial wellbeing support can ease the strain on employees.
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Case StudiesLeicester City Council provides benefits to support with continuing heightened living costs
To support its employees with their financial wellbeing and continuing heightened living costs, Leicester City Council offers a range of benefits.
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ArticleJaguar Land Rover reports 5% mean ethnicity pay gap
Jaguar Land Rover has reported a 5% mean ethnicity pay gap for 2024, a 0.2% increase from 2023.
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Article46% of organisations are prioritising technology to support benefits management
Almost half (46%) of multinational organisations said they are prioritising the use of employee-facing technology to support benefits management, according to new research by Towers Watson.
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ArticleLloyds Banking Group and PepsiCo UK and Ireland shortlisted for Best benefits to support work-life balance
Lloyds Banking Group and food and beverage organisation PepsiCo UK and Ireland have been shortlisted for the Best benefits to support work-life balance award at the Employee Benefits Awards 2025.
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People MovesAssociated British Ports appoints new group human resources director
Port operator Associated British Ports has appointed Rachael Parr as its new group human resources director.
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ArticleWest Brom Building Society receives living pension accreditation
West Brom Building Society has received living pension accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation as part of its commitment to ensure financial security for employees both now and in retirement.
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ArticleLloyds Banking Group reports 25.9% mean gender pay gap
Lloyds Banking Group has reported a 25.9% mean gender pay gap, down 0.8% from 2023.