All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 56
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Article36% of staff expect health and care costs to increase substantially in retirement
More than a third (36%) of employees expect their health and care costs to increase substantially into their retirement, according to research by consultancy Barnett Waddingham.
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ArticleEntry deadline for Employee Benefits Awards 2025 extended
The entyr deadline for the Employee Benefits Awards 2025 has been extended until midnight on Friday 24 January 2025..
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ArticleTribunal rules drivers employed by Addison Lee should be classified as workers
An employment tribunal has ruled all drivers employed by private hire car and courier firm Addison Lee should be classified as workers and entitled to rights and backdated compensation for holiday pay and loss of earnings.
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ArticleRoyal Fleet Auxiliary staff vote to accept improved pay deal
Workers employed by the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) have voted to accept an improved pay offer from the Ministry of Defence, ending a dispute on pay and conditions.
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ArticleTribunal dismisses solicitor’s claim for bonus in contractual dispute
An employment tribunal has dismissed a solicitor’s claim for a bonus of nearly £10,000 following a contractual dispute with his previous employer.
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ArticleExclusive: Royal London launches home heating employee benefit
Insurer and investment firm Royal London has introduced a home heating employee benefit scheme for its workforce.
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ArticleScottish Police Authority agrees pay increase for staff
The Scottish Police Authority has agreed a pay increase for staff working across policing in Scotland for between April 2024 and March 2025, backdated to 1 April 2024.
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ArticleTribunal dismisses former paralegal’s pregnancy discrimination claims
An employment tribunal has dismissed a former paralegal’s claims that she was discriminated against due to her pregnancy and was unfairly let go.
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ArticlePrinces Foods workers strike in ongoing dispute over pay
Workers employed by food manufacturer Princes Foods have begun strike action this week across the UK in an ongoing dispute over pay.
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ArticleJollyes unveils enhanced benefits and support for employees
Nationwide pet superstore Jollyes has introduced a range of new and improved employee benefits as part of its mission to be one of the best UK retail employers.
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ArticleAO becomes endometriosis-friendly employer
Greater Manchester-headquartered retailer AO has become an endometriosis-friendly employer as part of a pledge to support its employees who are impacted by endometriosis.
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People MovesBibby Financial Services appoints HR director
From BFS International SME funder Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has appointed Hannah Bloxham HR director as part of its growth strategy. Part of the Bibby Line Group, BFS has more than 1,000 employees across Europe and Asia. Bloxham has 20 years of experience in HR leadership and ...
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ArticleION Ambulance Care launches new benefits platform
ION Ambulance Care has launched a new benefits platform for its more than 180 employees across its five sites as part of its aim to enhance employee engagement and retention.
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People MovesWhitecroft Lighting appoints new head of HR
Commercial lighting manufacturer Whitecroft Lighting has appointed Julia King as its new UK head of HR.
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ArticleHeathrow Qantas cabin crew accept pay and pension increases
Around 505 UK workers employed as cabin crew by Qantas have accepted a pay increase of between 11% and 18%.
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ArticleJust one in five employees are expecting a Christmas bonus this year
While the average Christmas bonus is expected to increase by 8.3% this year to £788, just one in five employees are expecting to receive one, according to research by The Global Payroll Association (GPA).
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ArticleLondon City Airport receives Good Work Standard employer accreditation
London City Airport has been reaccredited as a Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard employer, receiving the excellence level.
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ArticleFather Christmas set to earn £15 an hour this festive season
While hourly pay rates for seasonal Santa vacancies have been found to range from £11.44 up to as much as £40, the median is £15, according to findings by Incomes Data Research.
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 6 – 12 December 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 6 – 12 December 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:
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Article48% of organisations say 2024 salary budgets are lower than last year
Nearly half (48%) of UK organisations have reported that salary increase budgets for 2024 were lower than 2023, according to global advisory, broking, and solutions firm Willis Towers Watson.