All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 36
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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.
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ArticleVirgin Group and Lidl GB shortlisted for Best benefits to support diversity, equity and inclusion
Virgin Group and supermarket Lidl GB have been shortlisted in the category Best benefits to support diversity, equity and inclusion at the Employee Benefits Awards 2025.
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ArticleQBE introduces equal parental leave for Asia-based employees
QBE has enhanced its parental leave policy in its Asian operating countries to ensure employees who become fathers receive the same entitlements as mothers.
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ArticleTesco enhances employee wellbeing offering
Tesco has enhanced its employee wellbeing offering.
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ArticleBNP Paribas introduces financial coaching for employees
BNP Paribas has introduced a financial coaching service for its employees as part of its commitment to financial wellbeing as a cornerstone of workplace support.
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AnalysisHow to support staff facing redundancy
Helping employees to find out how redundancy will impact them financially can help them prepare for it.
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ArticlePrivate sector median pay increases fall from 3.5% to 3.4%
The median pay increase in the private sector fell slightly from 3.5% to 3.4% in the three months to April 2025 according to Incomes Data Research (IDR).
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ArticleWest Scotland Stagecoach drivers strike over pay dispute
Around 430 Stagecoach drivers across the west of Scotland have begun strike action starting today (9 June) over an escalating pay dispute.
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ArticleMinistry of Justice and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust shortlisted for Best public sector benefits
Ministry of Justice and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have been shortlisted in the category Best public sector benefits at the Employee Benefits Awards 2025.
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People MovesEvelyn Partners names new chief people officer
Evelyn Partners has appointed Susan Miller-Jones as its new chief people officer, subject to regulatory approval.
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People MovesLawfront appoints chief people officer
Lawfront has appointed Rachel Street chief people officer.
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ArticleReach offers journalists 2% pay rise and other concessions
Journalists at news publisher Reach have accepted a 2% pay rise backdated to 1 April, along with other concessions stated to be worth around £1 million annually.
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ArticleMitchells and Butlers reports 5.9% mean gender pay gap for 2024
Mitchells and Butlers reported a 5.9% mean gender pay gap for 2024, compared to -1.7% in 2023.
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ArticleGrant Thornton completes £275 million bulk purchase annuity pensions buy-in
Grant Thornton has completed a £275 million bulk purchase annuity buy-in transaction for its pensions fund.
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ArticleEstate and letting agents are UK’s unhealthiest jobs
A survey has revealed the UK’s unhealthiest jobs, with estate and letting agents taking the top spot.