All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 54
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ArticleAuto-enrolment thresholds to remain frozen for 2025/26
The new pensions minister, Torsten Bell, has announced that auto-enrolment thresholds will remain frozen for 2025/26.
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ArticleNeonatal care leave and pay to take effect from 6 April
The government has announced that a right to neonatal care leave and pay will come into effect from 6 April, following the passing of the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act in 2023.
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ArticleExclusive: Port of London Authority implements cancer support for employees
Port of London Authority has launched specialist cancer support as an employee benefit for its 460 employees.
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ArticleSimmons and Simmons to introduce enhanced salary structure
International law firm Simmons and Simmons is to introduce an enhanced salary structure for lawyers based at its Bristol office.
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ArticlePrinces to give employees 3% pay increase
Food and drink group Princes is to give employees a 3% pay increase following several months of negotiations with unions.
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People MovesDirect Line Group appoints chief people officer
Direct Line Group has appointed Jane Storm to the role of chief people officer, effective February this year.
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ArticleAldi to increase pay for all UK store assistants
Supermarket chain Aldi is to increase pay for all of its store assistants to at least £12.71 an hour nationally, and £14 within the M25 from 1 March.
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ArticleTribunal finds former cleaner with mental health issues was unfairly dismissed
An employment tribunal has found that a former cleaner at Royal Lancaster Infirmary with complex mental health issues was unfairly dismissed and was discriminated against due to her disability.
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ArticleStonewater launches equality, diversity and inclusion campaign
Social housing provider Stonewater has launched a multi-media campaign aimed at recognising diverse employees contributing to its success and reflecting served communities.
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Awards 2025 closes to entries today
Reward, benefits and HR professionals and teams have one last chance to enter the Employee Benefits Awards 2025 before today’s deadline of Friday 24 January.
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ArticleMolton Brown to give staff paid day off for mental health
Beauty brand Molton Brown is to give its office-based, production and store staff a paid day off this month for their mental health.
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ArticleNatures Aid, LNER and Equiniti among top employers for 2025
Natures Aid, Haier Smart Home UK and Ireland and Equiniti are among the top employers for 2025.
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ArticleUK gender pay gap widens for first time since 2021
The UK’s gender pay gap widened in 2024 after two consecutive years in which narrowed, according to research by The Global Payroll Association.
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ArticleIndividuals named Michael and Sarah most likely to earn higher salaries
Furniture At Work’s latest research has revealed which UK professions earn the highest pay, along with the most common names of the earners.
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 10 – 16 January 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 10 – 16 January 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:
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Article27% of organisations with paid carer’s leave introduced this after Carer’s Leave Act
More than a quarter (27%) of organisations with paid carer’s leave introduced this following the introduction of the Carer’s Leave Act, which became law on 6 April 2024, according to research by Carers UK and Employers for Carers.
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ArticleAn Post reports zero gender pay gap for fourth consecutive year
Irish postal service firm An Post has reported a below zero gender pay gap for the fourth consecutive year, as part of its ongoing commitment to equity and inclusion.
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ArticleExclusive: LKAB introduces cancer support for UK staff
The industrial minerals division of LKAB has introduced specialist cancer support for its 250 UK employees.
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People MovesNHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board names new chief people officer
NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board has appointed Sandra Grant chief people officer.
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ArticleLloyds Banking Group to review office attendance for performance-related bonuses
Lloyds Banking Group is reviewing office attendance in relation to performance-related bonus targets for its most senior employees.