All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 4
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ArticleThe top 10 stories between 7 - 13 November 2025
The top 10 stories between 7 - 13 November 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk:
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ArticleAdmiral Group, Hilton and DHL Express among World’s Best Workplaces for 2025
Admiral Group, Hilton and DHL Express have named as some of Fortune World’s Best Workplaces for 2025.
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ArticleDisabled workers face £2.24 hourly pay gap
The earnings gap between disabled and non-disabled workers sits at £2.24 an hour, equating to a 15.5% pay gap, according to analysis by Trades Union Congress (TUC).
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ArticleNHS Charities Together and NHS England to invest £2.4 million in wellbeing support for staff
NHS Charities Together and NHS England have committed to invest £2.4 million as part of a programme to boost mental and physical wellbeing support for NHS staff.
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ArticleWest Midlands Fire Service reports 6.5% sexual orientation pay gap
West Midlands Fire Service has reported a 6.5% mean sexual orientation pay gap and a -6% mean disability pay gap, sharing the data for both for the first time.
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ArticleHospital workers in East Yorkshire and North East Lincolnshire receive four years of back pay
More than 1,500 hospital workers in East Yorkshire and North East Lincolnshire have received four years of back pay as part of a deal between their employer and union.
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ArticleUK SMEs lose £29 billion annually to sickness
UK small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) lose £29 billion annually due to sickness-related productivity drops, according to research by Unum UK.
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ArticleGlobal health insurance costs projected to rise by 10.3% in 2026
Global health insurance costs have been found to be projected to rise by 10.3% next year, as healthcare inflation continues to increase, according to research by Willis Towers Watson (WTW).
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ArticleHowden agrees to acquire Evelyn Partners Financial Services
Howden has agreed to acquire Evelyn Partners Financial Services (EPFS), the employee benefits consultancy arm of wealth management group Evelyn Partners.
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ArticleAverage annual earnings growth between July and September sits at 4.6%
Annual growth in employees’ average earnings in Great Britain for regular earnings, excluding bonuses, in July to September was 4.6%, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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AnalysisHow to help employees navigate grief in the workplace
When considering workplace support for grief, it is important to understand that it is unique to individuals, unpredictable and non-linear.
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Case StudiesHaysMac embeds grief support within wellbeing offering
HaysMac prioritises grief support for its workforce to ensure they feel supported throughout their career.
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ArticleGXO Logistics workers in Motherwell strike over pay
Workers employed by GXO Logistics based in Motherwell, Scotland have begun strike action in a dispute over pay.
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Article78% of sandwich carers struggle to balance work and family responsibilities
Four in five (78%) sandwich carers have admitted to struggling to balance their work and family responsibilities, according to new research by Stiltz.
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ArticleNorthern Ireland Executive confirms Department of Health can restore staff pay parity
The Northern Ireland Executive has announced that the Department of Health can allocate the funding required to restore pay parity in 2025/26 for health and social care staff.
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People MovesLoopio appoints new chief people officer
Response management platform Loopio has appointed Joanna Kmiec as its new chief people officer.
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Article25% of staff say private medical insurance is benefit they most want in reward package
A quarter (25%) of UK employees said private medical insurance is the single most important benefit they want from their reward packages, yet only four in 10 employers offer this, according to research by Epassi UK.
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ArticleAG Barr completes £41 million pension scheme buy-in
Drinks maker AG Barr has completed a £41 million pension scheme buy-in, the third and final one for the scheme.
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ArticleUS entrepreneur fired employee for repeatedly wearing a hoodie
In an online video that has gone viral, Wisconsin-based entrepreneur Stacy Tuschl details an incident that took place nearly a decade ago.
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ArticleThe top 10 stories between 31 October - 6 November 2025
The top 10 stories between 31 October - 6 November 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk: