All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 48
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ArticleMetropolitan Police reports 5.95% mean ethnicity pay gap
Metropolitan Police has reported a mean ethnicity pay gap of 5.95% for 2024, indicating that the average hourly rate of pay for ethnic minority groups is less than white employees.
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ArticlePrimark reports 13.5% mean gender pay gap for 2024
Retailer Primark has reported a mean gender pay gap of 13.5% for 2024, down 1.7% from 2023.
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ArticleA third of employees say their organisation rejects others for being different
Almost a third of employees (30%) feel individuals in their organisation sometimes reject others for being different, according to research by Mental Health First Aid England.
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ArticleExclusive: Mental health support tops expected employee demands list in 2025
Mental health has ranked top on the list of expected employee needs in 2025, with 31% of employers stating they believe there will be an increased demand for support, according to new research.
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ArticleA Gomez completes £4.8 million buy-out for retirement benefits scheme
Produce firm A Gomez has completed a £4.8 million buy-out for its retirement benefits scheme in a six-month process.
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ArticleFieldfisher launches reproductive and family health platform for UK staff
Law firm Fieldfisher has introduced a reproductive and family health platform as part of its commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace.
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ArticleRegular employee recognition in UK organisations increases year on year
Regular employee recognition and appreciation in UK organisations has increased to 54% from 51% in 2024, according to research by employee recognition firm OC Tanner.
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ArticleCiphr joins endometriosis-friendly employer scheme
Ciphr has joined the endometriosis-friendly employer scheme as part of its commitment to support staff affected by the condition.
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ArticleJohn Lewis Partnership to invest £114 million in pay
Retailer John Lewis Partnership is to invest £114 million in pay for 99.3% of its workforce, equating to 65,000 partners, from 1 April.
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ArticleBirmingham found to be UK’s most family-friendly location in 2025
The city of Birmingham has been found to be the UK’s best family-friendly location to live in 2025.
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 28 February – 6 March 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 28 February – 6 March 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:
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People MovesGardner Leader appoints HR director
Gardner Leader has appointed Sarah Hunt HR director, as part of its focus on strengthening its reputation as an employer of choice and its commitment to attracting and retaining the best legal talent.
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Article80% of women want more employer support through benefits
Four-fifths (80%) of female employees want more employer support in their workplace benefits packages, according to research by benefits technology provider Zest.
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ArticleCurrys invests £8 million to increase pay
Omnichannel technology retailer Currys has increased pay for its workforce through an £8 million investment.
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ArticleB&Q to increase staff pay by 4.1%
B&Q is to increase minimum pay for more than 15,000 employees by 4.1% from April.
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AnalysisHow do benefits strategies need to evolve with return-to-office mandates?
A number of employers, largely in the finance and technology industries, have recalled their employees to the office on a full-time basis or for a higher percentage of the time.
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Case StudiesHerbert Smith Freehills uses hybrid working and benefits to improve employee experience
While the vast majority of its employees work in a hybrid way, law firm Herbert Smith Freehills ensures that all benefits are relevant to and can be accessed by everyone.
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ArticleGovernment to amend Employment Rights Bill following consultations
The government has announced it will amend the Employment Rights Bill following consultations with business groups and trade unions.
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ArticleExclusive: Formula E introduces salary sacrifice electric car scheme
All-electric racing series Formula E has introduced a salary sacrifice electric vehicle (EV) scheme for more than 200 eligible employees
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ArticleMarks and Spencer to increase pay from April
Retailer Marks and Spencer is to increase pay for its employees from 1 April.