All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 49
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ArticleSantander UK reports 11.1% mean ethnicity pay gap
Santander UK has reported an 11.1% mean ethnicity pay gap for 2024.
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Article4.5 million UK workers are paid below the real living wage
The largest annual rise in scale of low pay on record has resulted in 4.5 million UK workers being paid below the real living wage, according to research by the Living Wage Foundation.
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ArticleSpecsavers commits to supporting working carers
Opticians Specsavers has joined the Employers for Carers scheme in order to support its employees who juggle work with caring responsibilities.
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ArticleThe Lincoln Imporium searches for an imp catcher
Something for the weekend: Myth and legend gift shop The Lincoln Imporium has begun its search for an imp catcher, to bring the spirit of the Lincoln imp to life through one-of-a-kind creations.
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 21 – 27 February 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 21 – 27 February 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:
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ArticleHSBC reports 16% mean disability pay gap for 2024
Banking organisation HSBC has reported a mean 16% disability pay gap for 2024, revealing its disability data for the first time.
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ArticleEssentra Components, Mott MacDonald and Cisco Systems among UK’s Best Employers for 2025
Essentra Components, Mott MacDonald and Cisco Systems have been named as some of the UK’s Best Employers for 2025 by the Financial Times.
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ArticleThe Education Alliance becomes kinship friendly employer
The Education Alliance has achieved gold standard kinship-friendly employer status as part of its commitment to support its employees in balancing work while looking after children.
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ArticleRemote working employment tribunals increased by 11% in 2024
Employment tribunals relating to remote working were nearly 11% higher in 2024 than the year before, an analysis of employment tribunal records, according to research by Hamilton Nash
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ArticleBarclays reports 30.2% mean hourly gender pay gap for 2024
Banking organisation Barclays has reported a 30.2% mean hourly gender pay gap for 2024, down 3.4% from 2023.
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Article33% to reduce planned 2025 salary increases due to employer NI contributions rise
A third (33%) of UK employers have reduced planned 2025 salary hikes in light of the increase to employer’s national insurance contributions from April, according to Towers Watson, which is part of risk, broking, HR and benefits consultancy Willis Towers Watson.
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ArticleFirst Bus Solent awards drivers a 4.8% pay increase
More than 140 drivers at First Bus Solent in Hampshire have been awarded a 4.8% pay rise.
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ArticleHR leaders cite change fatigue as one of top five barriers to success
Change fatigue has been identified as one of the top five barriers to success by communications and HR leaders, according to research by consultancy Gallagher.
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Article59% of employers have not considered implementing a four-day working week
Employee Benefits poll: More than half (59%) of employers have not considered implementing a four-day working week, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.
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AnalysisTop tips to keep healthcare costs down in 2025
Employee feedback and benefits usage data can determine where employers can create cost savings.
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Case StudiesAGS Airports manages healthcare benefits costs through restructuring and feedback
AGS Airports manages its healthcare benefit provision costs by working with providers to maintain the level of cover available, while restructuring its offering to employees.
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Case StudiesImpression prioritises cost-effective healthcare through flexible and autonomous benefits
Performance marketing agency Impression aims to keep its employees healthy through flexible and autonomous cost-effective benefits.
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Article43% of working men want their employer to offer more mental health support
Two in five (43%) of the male workforce admitted that they want more mental health in the workplace support from their employers, according to new research by Bupa.
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ArticleCounty of Cornwall receives living wage place accreditation
The county of Cornwall has received living wage place accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation as part of its commitment to fair pay, tackling in-work poverty and staff wellbeing.
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ArticleGuys and St Thomas’ Hospital infection control staff strike over contracts and conditions
Dozens of infection control workers in the rapid response team at Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital have begun strike action today over a dispute about their contracts and working conditions.