All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 46
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ArticleJCDecaux and Reiss introduce pregnancy loss friendly workplace package
JCDecaux and Reiss have introduced a pregnancy loss friendly workplace package for its UK employees.
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ArticleCentral Co-op implements financial wellbeing benefit for employees
Central Co-op has launched a new employee benefit to support its employees with their financial wellbeing and cost-of-living pressures.
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People MovesUKG appoints new chief people officer
UKG has appointed Beth Conway as its new chief people officer as of today (24 March).
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ArticleStoke-on-Trent City Council becomes endometriosis-friendly employer
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has become an endometriosis-friendly employer as part of its commitment to creating a more inclusive, supportive workplace.
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ArticleExclusive: Employee Benefits Awards 2025 shortlist revealed
Lloyds Banking Group, Housing 21, Next and PepsiCo UK and Ireland are some of the employers that have made the shortlist for the Employee Benefits Awards 2025.
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ArticleBT Pension Scheme completes two longevity swap transactions
The BT Pension Scheme has completed two longevity swap transactions to further protect from the cost of unexpected increases in its members’ life expectancy.
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ArticleEuropean Space Agency searches for individuals to lie on waterbed for 10 days
Scientists at the European Space Agency have begun searching for volunteers to take part in a study to recreate some of the effects of space flight on the body.
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 14 – 20 March 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 14 – 20 March 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:
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ArticleGovernment launches consultation on ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting
The government has published a consultation on the Equality (Race and Disability) Bill, and mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting.
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ArticleAmerican Airlines engineers at Heathrow Airport accept pay deal
Aircraft engineers employed by American Airlines at Heathrow Airport have accepted a pay increase over the course of three years.
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ArticleArds and North Down Borough Council becomes living wage employer
Ards and North Down Borough Council in Northern Ireland has become an accredited living wage employer as part of its commitment to ensure its workforce receives fair pay for a day’s work.
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ArticleBrewers Group enhances paid family policies for staff
Decorating business Brewers Group has enhanced key family policies for its employees, set to take effect from April.
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Case StudiesOvo supports retirement planning through financial wellbeing benefits
Home energy, electric vehicle charging and green technology firm Ovo helps its 5,000 members of staff plan and prepare for retirement by providing a range of benefits to address multiple needs.
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AnalysisHow far should employers support staff with broader retirement planning?
It is important to ensure employees are aware of relevant benefits as early as possible so they can prepare for retirement.
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ArticleAnglian Water reports 8.4% mean ethnicity pay gap
Anglian Water has reported a mean ethnicity pay gap of 8.4%, up from 6.7% in 2023.
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People MovesZen Internet appoints director for people and culture
Internet service provider Zen Internet has appointed Maxine Blackwell director for people and culture.
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Article46% of UK workers have taken extended sick leave in past five years
Nearly half (46%) of UK workers have taken extended sick leave in the past five years, with 19% being out of work for between one to five months, according to research by Barnett Waddingham.
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ArticleYodel enhances employee wellbeing support
Parcel carrier Yodel has introduced access to an AI-powered dashboard, through which it can respond to staff mental health pressures by identifying wellbeing trends and insights, in order to enhance its employee wellbeing support.
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Article76% of UK employers offer alternative cash benefits to pensions
Three-quarters (76%) of UK employers said they offer alternative cash benefits to pensions for employees restricted by annual pension allowance, according to new research by Towers Watson.
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ArticleCVS Health receives menopause-friendly accreditation
CVS Health has received menopause-friendly accreditation as part of its commitment to supporting employees through the condition and their aging journeys.


