All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 5
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ArticleTribunal orders former HMRC worker to pay £20,000 after refusing to return to office
An employment tribunal has ordered a former HMRC worker to pay £20,000 after losing a case he brought when he refused to return to the office after the Covid-19 lockdown.
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ArticleGovernment publishes Financial Inclusion Strategy
The government has published its Financial Inclusion Strategy in order to tackle the barriers to individuals’ and households’ financial inclusion.
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ArticleCaravan and Motorhome Club holds annual Club Stars Awards
The Caravan and Motorhome Club has announced the winners of its fourth annual Club Stars Awards, which celebrates outstanding performance, teamwork and dedication.
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AnalysisBuyer’s guide to long-service awards
Long-service awards enable an organisation to recognise when their employees reach a particular service milestone.
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ArticlePolice Staff Council reach police staff pay award agreement for 2025-26
Police Staff Council has reached a pay award agreement for police staff for the 2025-26 financial year, backdated to 1 September.
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ArticleGovernment to join forces with employers to tackle ill-health
The government has announced that it will join forces with employers to tackle ill-health and keep Britain working.
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ArticleLondon Underground workers secure three-year pay deal
London Underground workers have secured a three-year pay deal, following ongoing strike action and negotiations.
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ArticleStradbally Ladders ordered to pay €6,000 to worker made redundant on maternity leave
Stradbally Ladders in County Laois, Ireland, has been ordered to pay €6,000 to a former office worker for making her redundant while on maternity leave last year.
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ArticleExclusive: 10% of staff may leave if employers do not provide competitive pension benefits
A tenth (10%) of employees may leave an organisation if their employers do not provide competitive pension benefits, according to research by Scottish Widows.
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ArticleAverage medical trend cost rate forecast to drop to 12%
The average medical trend cost rate for 2026 has been forecast to decline to 12%, down from 17% in 2025, according to research by Aon.
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ArticleSeabourne Holdings agrees full buy-in for pension scheme
Logistics and international distribution solutions firm Seabourne Holdings has agreed a full buy-in for its pension scheme.
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ArticleExclusive: 47% of HR directors say mental health conditions are main reason for long-term sick leave
Nearly half (47%) of HR directors said mental health conditions are one of the main reasons why employees take long-term sick leave, according to research from MetLife UK.
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ArticleWhitehead Monckton transitions to employee ownership trust
Kent and London-based law firm Whitehead Monckton has transitioned to an employee ownership trust.
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People MovesMarks and Spencer names new chief people officer
Retailer Marks and Spencer has appointed Hayley Tatum to be its new chief people officer as of October.
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ArticleHospitality workers at Sussex University secure access to full sick pay
More than 70 hospitality workers based at Sussex University have won access to full sick pay, following a two-year campaign.
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Article58% of employees are staying in their current jobs due to benefits
More than half (58%) of employees are staying in their current jobs because of their benefits, according to research by Payroll Integrations.
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ArticleSwan causes commuting delays at Glasgow Central railway station
At Glasgow Central railway station earlier this week, during the evening rush hour, a swan was found on the rail tracks.
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ArticleThe top 10 stories between 24 - 30 October 2025
The top 10 stories between 24 - 30 October 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk:
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ArticleUK financial wellbeing declines for the first time
UK financial wellbeing has declined for the first time, while the gender gap has widened by nearly a third, according to research by financial wellbeing platform Stream.
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ArticleFirst Cymru bus workers begin further strike action over pay dispute
Welsh bus workers employed by First Cymru have begun further strike action today (Thursday 30 October) after rejecting the latest pay offer from their employer.