All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 30
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ArticleUS workers call in sick 53,280 times a year
New research has found that US workers call in sick 53,280 times a year, making them the most frequent users of sick leave.
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 4 – 10 April 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 4 – 10 April 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:
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ArticleGreene King launches HR and payroll platform to enhance employee experience
Greene King has introduced a new cloud-based HR and payroll platform to streamline processes, enable faster decision making and enhance employee experience.
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People MovesSodexo UK and Ireland appoints new HR director
Sustainable food services firm Sodexo UK and Ireland has appointed Bill Buchan as its new HR director.
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ArticleUniversity of Salford and Housing 21 shortlisted for Best alignment of benefits to business strategy
University of Salford and extra care and retirement living provider Housing 21 have been shortlisted in the Best alignment of benefits to business strategy category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2025.
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ArticleTLT reports mean 7.8% ethnicity pay gap for 2024
Law firm TLT has reported a mean 7.8% ethnicity pay gap for 2024, down from 11.5% in 2023.
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AnalysisHow to create effective stress management support
Employers should regularly check in with employees regarding support and adapt where needed.
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Case StudiesKaizen uses benefits and mental health first aid to support stress management
Kaizen aims to support its employees across the organisation with stress management through the use of benefits and mental health first aid.
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ArticleFosters Events increases pay for younger employees
Fosters Events has announced that it is now paying all of its 18-year-old and above employees £12.60 per hour, and those aged 16+ £10 per hour.
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ArticleWilson James and OCS workers at Heathrow strike in fair pay dispute
Around 500 Heathrow Wilson James workers who provide assistance to passengers with restricted mobility and around 50 staff employed by OCS as British Airways cleaners have begun further strike action in a dispute over for fair pay.
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Article64% of young staff think fully on-site jobs should be paid more than remote roles
Two-thirds (64%) of younger workers said that fully on-site jobs should be paid more than remote roles, according to a new global study by BSI.
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ArticleOsborne Clarke reports 16.9% mean class pay gap
Law firm Osborne Clarke has reported a 16.9% mean class pay gap, down from 19.2% in 2023.
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Article61% of SMEs will change insurance benefits approach following NIC increase
Six in 10 (61%) small to medium-sized employers (SMEs) said they will change their approach to insurance-based employee benefits following the employer national insurance contributions (NIC) increase, according to new research by Canada Life.
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ArticleAsda, Superdrug and Next shortlisted for Best financial wellbeing strategy category – large employer
Retailers Asda, Superdrug and Next are among those shortlisted for the Best financial wellbeing strategy category – large employer at the Employee Benefits Awards 2025.
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ArticleTribunal finds part-time lecturer was treated less favourably than full-time staff
An employment tribunal has found that a part-time lecturer at London-based Capital City College (CCC) was treated less favourably than full-time workers.
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ArticleQuantum Advisory employees become Dementia Friends
Employees at pensions and employee benefits consultancy Quantum Advisory have become Dementia Friends as part of its commitment to supporting its workforce.
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People MovesShaw Gibbs appoints new chief people officer
Accountancy and tax advisory firm Shaw Gibbs has announced the appointment of Angus MacGregor as its new chief people officer as of this month.
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ArticleExclusive: Birketts pledges to become accredited real living wage employer
Law firm Birketts has pledged to become an accredited real living wage employer in order to support the financial wellbeing of its workforce.
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ArticleCaravan and Motorhome Club launches new pension arrangements for staff
Caravan and Motorhome Club has switched pension providers.
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ArticleEssity introduces fully paid neonatal care leave
Essity is to offer fully paid neonatal care leave that goes beyond statutory entitlement from 6 April.