All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 37
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 30 May - 5 June 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 30 May - 5 June 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk.
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ArticleRed Handling commits to resolving pension issues for staff at Gatwick Airport
Red Handling has committed to fixing problems regarding late and missing pension payments for its more than 100 workers based at Gatwick Airport, resulting in them calling off industrial action.
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ArticleGovernment introduces Pension Schemes Bill
The government has introduced the Pension Schemes Bill, which is designed to make pensions easier to understand and manage, and drive better value over the long term.
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Article140 million workplace volunteering hours were unused in last 12 months
Nearly two-thirds (62%) of employers offer volunteering days, yet 140 million hours went unused in the last 12 months, according to research by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR).
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ArticleCurrys reports -0.9% mean gender pay gap for 2024
Retailer Currys has reported a -0.9% mean gender pay gap for 2024, down from 1.2% in 2023.
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Article148.9 million working days lost to sickness or injury in 2024
The sickness absence rate for 2024 was found to be 2%, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points from 2.3% in 2023, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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ArticleEpassi Group acquires Zest
Employee benefits technology provider Epassi Group has acquired employee benefits platform Zest.
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ArticleLivv Housing maintenance staff accept 7.7% pay deal and improved benefits
Maintenance workers at Livv Housing in Knowsley, Merseyside, have accepted a pay deal for 2024/25 worth between 8% and 8.5%, ending long-running strike action.
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ArticleHR professionals have highest rate of absence in UK workforce
HR professionals have the highest absenteeism rate across the UK workforce, according to data by Employment Hero.
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ArticleCost of minimum retirement lifestyle falls to £21,600 per year for two-person household
The cost of the minimum retirement lifestyle has decreased to £21,600 per year for a two-person household, due to the impact of lower energy prices and changes in the public’s expectations, according to research by the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA).
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ArticleLondon Waste completes £22 million bulk purchase annuity transaction
London Waste has completed a £22 million bulk purchase annuity transaction for its pension scheme.
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ArticleStress, depression and anxiety account for 55% of all lost working days
Across all workers, stress, depression and anxiety accounted for 55% of all working days lost, according to new research by online therapy service manconfidence.co.uk.
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ArticleDeloitte and Leonardo UK shortlisted for Best pensions strategy
Professional services network Deloitte and aerospace firm Leonardo UK are among the employers shortlisted for Best pensions strategy at the Employee Benefits Awards 2025.
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People MovesBBC names director of HR for BBC Studios
The BBC has appointed Jermaine Daw director of HR for BBC Studios as of next month.
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ArticleEmployee gets caught eating cookie on work call by manager
A social media post by female employee who was caught eating a cookie on a work call by her manager has gone viral due to its amusing nature.
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ArticleGovernment announces further plans to reform pensions industry
The government has announced plans to reform the UK pensions industry by creating a £25 billion megafund minimum.
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ArticleVodafone receives fertility-friendly employer accreditation
Vodafone has received fertility-friendly employer accreditation from Fertility Matters at Work.
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 23 - 29 May 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 23 - 29 May 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:
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People MovesInfogain names new chief people officer
Digital customer experience engineering firm Infogain has appointed Soma Pandey chief people officer.
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Article58% of parents have been asked to work in the office more frequently
Just under three-fifths (58%) of parents said either they or their partner had been asked to work in the office more frequently by their employer in the last six months, according to research by childcare app Bubble.