All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 50
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People MovesVitality appoints new chief people officer
Vitality has appointed Sarah Kirby as its new chief people officer to replace Judy Parfitt, who will retire at the end of June.
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ArticleHermès to award $118 million in bonuses to over 25,000 employees
Luxury fashion brand Hermès is to award nearly $118 million (£97.6 million) in bonuses to all of its 25,000 employees, following its 2024 end-of-year results.
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ArticlePensions disengagement could cost staff up to £500,000 in retirement
Employees who fail to actively engage with their pension during their career could see this cost them up to £500,000 in retirement, according to research by online pensions provider PensionBee.
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Article0800 Repair and Oakes Energy Services staff qualify as mental health first aiders
Several members of staff employed by 0800 Repair and Oakes Energy Services have qualified as mental health first aiders in order to offer mental health support to other employees.
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ArticleJapanese firm Trust Ring offers leave for hangovers and celebrity announcements
Japanese technology firm Trust Ring has introduced some unusual benefits for its 60 employees, including leave for hangovers and celebrity announcements.
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 14 – 20 February 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 14 – 20 February 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:
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ArticleOfsted reports 5.8% mean gender pay gap for 2024
Ofsted, the office for standards in education, children’s services and skills, has reported a 5.8% mean gender pay gap in favour of men for 2024.
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ArticlePay and benefits ranked most important in a new employer by jobseekers
Pay (40%) and benefits (26%) top the list of what jobseekers are looking for in a new employer, according to research by Blackhawk Network (BHN).
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ArticleFirst West Yorkshire bus drivers in Huddersfield accept 16% pay deal
Around 170 First West Yorkshire bus drivers based in Huddersfield have accepted an improved pay deal worth nearly 16%, ending ongoing strike action.
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AnalysisBuyer’s guide to salary sacrifice car schemes
Salary sacrifice car schemes enable employees to have a new car for a fixed monthly cost and period of time by sacrificing an amount from their gross salary in exchange for a fully maintained and insured car.
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ArticleUK employees in their early 30s value flexibility over pay
Employees aged 30-34 value working fewer hours and less pay, according to research Phoenix Group’s longevity think tank Phoenix Insights.
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ArticleCosta Coffee to give employees 5% pay rise
Costa Coffee is to increase pay for its more than 15,000 employees across its 1,500 UK organisation-owned stores from 1 April.
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ArticleAsda reports mean hourly gender pay gap of 7% for 2024
Retailer Asda has reported a mean hourly gender pay gap of 7% for 2024, up slightly from 6% in 2023.
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People MovesMastercard recruits new chief people officer
Mastercard has recruited Susan Muigai as its new chief people officer, effective 7 April.
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Article62% worry about financial impact of a critical illness diagnosis
Three-fifths (62%) of UK parents reported anxiety about the financial impact on themselves and their family if they were injured or experienced a major illness and could not work, according to research by investment, protection and retirement firm LV=.
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ArticleBoots' trainee pharmacists to receive pay increase
Trainee pharmacists employed by Boots will receive a pay increase from 1 April.
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ArticleIceland searches for chicken taster
Supermarket chain Iceland has launched a nationwide search for a chicken taster, who will win a £5,000 salary and a year’s supply of chicken.
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 7 – 13 February 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 7 – 13 February 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk
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Article72% of UK employees believe a responsibly invested pension is important
Nearly three-quarters (72%) of UK employees feel it is important their employer offers a responsibly invested pension, according to research by Scottish Widows.
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ArticleHumberside Fire and Rescue Service achieves menopause-friendly accreditation
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service has achieved menopause-friendly accreditation by improving its workplace environment so staff have a greater understanding.