All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 3
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ArticleThe top 10 stories between 14 - 20 November 2025
The top 10 stories between 14 - 20 November 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk:
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ArticleHealthcare support workers in Wales to receive pay rise
Healthcare support workers (HCSWs) in Wales will receive a pay increase following an agreement between trade unions, NHS employers and the Welsh government.
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Article45% of HR professionals say they are behind on pay transparency
Nearly half (45%) of HR professionals have admitted their organisation is behind when it comes to pay transparency, according to research by Cezanne.
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ArticleA quarter of UK workplaces cite stress as one of top causes of short-term absence
A quarter (26%) of UK workplaces have cited stress as one of the top causes of short-term absences, according to research by Simplyhealth and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
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ArticleEncirc introduces new flexible benefits platform
Container glass manufacturing, filling and logistics firm Encirc has introduced a new flexible benefits platform.
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ArticleA third of women facing pensions poverty
More than a third (36%) of women have been found to likely face poverty in retirement, according to research by Scottish Widows.
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ArticleGovernment launches men’s health strategy
The government has launched a men’s health strategy across England to tackle physical and mental health challenges, and reduce inequalities.
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ArticleTribunal rules Amazon worker was not unfairly dismissed in health policy dispute
An employment tribunal has ruled that a former Amazon UK worker was not unfairly dismissed following a dispute around absence management policies.
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ArticleNHS Education for Scotland receives living wage accreditation
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) has received living wage employer accreditation as part of its aim to pay a wage that reflects the cost of living.
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Article67% of employers invest in preventative healthcare to mitigate impact of rising costs
More than two thirds (67%) of employers are investing in preventative healthcare to tackle soaring medical inflation, according to research by Howden Employee Benefits.
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AnalysisWhat to include in a total reward statement
Total reward statements typically include employees’ salaries, pensions and the benefits they are eligible for.
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Case StudiesExperian uses interactive total reward statement to boost benefits take up
To ensure its total reward statement is effective, Experian uses interactivity to boost engagement and benefits take up.
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ArticleFirst Bus workers in West London take further strike action over pay dispute
More than 350 workers employed by London Transit bus organisation First Bus in West London have taken further strike action as their pay dispute escalates.
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ArticleUK is outperformed by 20 countries in real wage growth
UK workers have received a 0.4% pay rise in 2025, one of the weakest salary outcomes in Europe, according to the latest report from ECA International.
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ArticleWolseley Group Retirement Benefits Plan completes £600 million buy-in
Trustees of the Wolseley Group Retirement Benefits Plan have completed a £600 million bulk purchase annuity buy-in for the Wolseley Group retirement benefits plan via its trustee.
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People MovesFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust hires new chief people officer
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has hired Shajeda Ahmed as its new chief people officer from 1 January 2026.
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ArticleEmployee Benefits webinar: Maximising the effectiveness of car salary sacrifice schemes
Employee Benefits’ webinar, Maximising the effectiveness of car salary sacrifice schemes, in association with The Electric Car Scheme, is due to be broadcast live at 11am on Tuesday 25 November.
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Article58% of employers use insights from AI to personalise benefits recommendations
Three-fifths (58%) of employers are currently using insights from AI to personalise benefits recommendations, according to research by Mercer Marsh Benefits.
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Article88% of employees want to receive a gift card for Christmas
Gift cards have topped the list of most desired Christmas gifts, with 88% of employees wanting to receive one, according to research by Blackhawk Network (BHN).
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ArticleHolidayCottages.co.uk searches for joy seeker content creator
The joy seeker will be the face of HolidayCottages’ Happy Place campaign and visit the UK’s happiest destinations.