All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 44
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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.
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ArticleFulham Football Club receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Fulham Football Club has been awarded menopause-friendly accreditation as a result of its practices that shifted its workplace culture.
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 28 March – 3 April 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 28 March – 3 April 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:
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ArticleEdinburgh Zoo opens applications for penguin erector role
Edinburgh Zoo succeeded in hoodwinking many penguin lovers this week by stating that it has opened up applications for a penguin erector.
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ArticleNext and Lidl GB shortlisted for Best benefits communications
Retailer Next and supermarket chain Lidl GB have been shortlisted in the Best benefits communications category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2025.
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ArticleUK Power Networks and United Utilities among UK’s inclusive employers for 2024/25
UK Power Networks, Touchstone and United Utilities have been named as some of the UK’s most inclusive employers for 2024/25.
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People MovesNatalie Jutla joins Perkbox Vivup as head of financial wellbeing and workplace strategy
Perkbox Vivup has appointed Natalie Jutla head of financial wellbeing and workplace strategy.
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ArticleLegal and General becomes living pension employer
Legal and General has received living pension employer accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation as part of its aim to provide stability and security for its employees both now and in the future.
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ArticlePrivate sector median pay increases fall to 3.5%
The median pay increase in the private sector fell to 3.5% from 4% in the three months to February 2025, according to Incomes Data Research.
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ArticleShoosmiths links employee bonus scheme to artificial intelligence use
Shoosmiths has linked its employee bonus scheme to the use of artificial intelligence as part of its commitment to innovation in its people-first culture.
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ArticleUnison reports 5.9% mean gender pay gap
Trade union Unison has reported a 5.9% mean gender pay gap for 2024, down by 1.2% since 2023.
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Article48% of employers are offsetting national insurance costs with salary sacrifice
Almost half (48%) of employers are offsetting national insurance costs with salary sacrifice, according to research by Towergate Employee Benefits.


