All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 36
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ArticleBarclays reports 30.2% mean hourly gender pay gap for 2024
Banking organisation Barclays has reported a 30.2% mean hourly gender pay gap for 2024, down 3.4% from 2023.
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Article33% to reduce planned 2025 salary increases due to employer NI contributions rise
A third (33%) of UK employers have reduced planned 2025 salary hikes in light of the increase to employer’s national insurance contributions from April, according to Towers Watson, which is part of risk, broking, HR and benefits consultancy Willis Towers Watson.
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ArticleFirst Bus Solent awards drivers a 4.8% pay increase
More than 140 drivers at First Bus Solent in Hampshire have been awarded a 4.8% pay rise.
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ArticleHR leaders cite change fatigue as one of top five barriers to success
Change fatigue has been identified as one of the top five barriers to success by communications and HR leaders, according to research by consultancy Gallagher.
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Article59% of employers have not considered implementing a four-day working week
Employee Benefits poll: More than half (59%) of employers have not considered implementing a four-day working week, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.
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AnalysisTop tips to keep healthcare costs down in 2025
Employee feedback and benefits usage data can determine where employers can create cost savings.
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Case StudiesImpression prioritises cost-effective healthcare through flexible and autonomous benefits
Performance marketing agency Impression aims to keep its employees healthy through flexible and autonomous cost-effective benefits.
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Case StudiesAGS Airports manages healthcare benefits costs through restructuring and feedback
AGS Airports manages its healthcare benefit provision costs by working with providers to maintain the level of cover available, while restructuring its offering to employees.
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Article43% of working men want their employer to offer more mental health support
Two in five (43%) of the male workforce admitted that they want more mental health in the workplace support from their employers, according to new research by Bupa.
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ArticleCounty of Cornwall receives living wage place accreditation
The county of Cornwall has received living wage place accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation as part of its commitment to fair pay, tackling in-work poverty and staff wellbeing.
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ArticleGuys and St Thomas’ Hospital infection control staff strike over contracts and conditions
Dozens of infection control workers in the rapid response team at Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital have begun strike action today over a dispute about their contracts and working conditions.
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People MovesVitality appoints new chief people officer
Vitality has appointed Sarah Kirby as its new chief people officer to replace Judy Parfitt, who will retire at the end of June.
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ArticleHermès to award $118 million in bonuses to over 25,000 employees
Luxury fashion brand Hermès is to award nearly $118 million (£97.6 million) in bonuses to all of its 25,000 employees, following its 2024 end-of-year results.
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ArticlePensions disengagement could cost staff up to £500,000 in retirement
Employees who fail to actively engage with their pension during their career could see this cost them up to £500,000 in retirement, according to research by online pensions provider PensionBee.
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Article0800 Repair and Oakes Energy Services staff qualify as mental health first aiders
Several members of staff employed by 0800 Repair and Oakes Energy Services have qualified as mental health first aiders in order to offer mental health support to other employees.
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ArticleJapanese firm Trust Ring offers leave for hangovers and celebrity announcements
Japanese technology firm Trust Ring has introduced some unusual benefits for its 60 employees, including leave for hangovers and celebrity announcements.
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 14 – 20 February 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 14 – 20 February 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:
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ArticleOfsted reports 5.8% mean gender pay gap for 2024
Ofsted, the office for standards in education, children’s services and skills, has reported a 5.8% mean gender pay gap in favour of men for 2024.
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ArticlePay and benefits ranked most important in a new employer by jobseekers
Pay (40%) and benefits (26%) top the list of what jobseekers are looking for in a new employer, according to research by Blackhawk Network (BHN).
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ArticleFirst West Yorkshire bus drivers in Huddersfield accept 16% pay deal
Around 170 First West Yorkshire bus drivers based in Huddersfield have accepted an improved pay deal worth nearly 16%, ending ongoing strike action.