All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 57
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ArticleCentral Co-op pilots mental health and wellbeing support for funeral staff
Central Co-op has launched a three-month trial to provide enhanced mental health and wellbeing support for its funeral employees in emotionally demanding roles.
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ArticleSheffield Mind gains menopause-friendly accreditation
Sheffield Mind, which delivers mental health services for children, young people and adults across the city, has been awarded menopause-friendly accreditation.
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People MovesManulife names new chief people officer
Financial services group Manulife has named Pragashini Fox as its new chief people officer from 1 June 2025.
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AnalysisHow to create a workplace cancer support policy
As no two experiences are the same, a cancer support policy should be adapted to fit employees’ individual needs.
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Case StudiesNational Deaf Children’s Society offers accessible and on-demand cancer support
National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) supports its staff with cancer by ensuring assistance is readily available.
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ArticleJust 19% of UK savers have factored getting a serious illness in to their retirement plan
Only a fifth of UK savers (19%) have fully considered getting a serious illness in their retirement plan, according to new research from independent consultancy Barnett Waddingham.
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ArticleWheatley Group receives real living wage accreditation
Scottish housing, care and property management organisation Wheatley Group has received real living wage accreditation.
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ArticleColliers reports mean disability pay gap of 14% for 2024
Real estate services and investment management firm Colliers has reported a mean disability pay gap of 14% for 2024, compared to 17.1% in 2023.
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OpinionMatt Spencer and Caitlin Comins: How employers can use employee ownership trusts
Employee ownership trusts enable owners to sell their shares to employees via a trust, normally for full market value and financed in part from future profits.
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Article77% of SMEs plan employee benefits overhaul to combat economic and health pressures
More than three-quarters (77%) of UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) plan to revamp their employee benefits to attract and retain top talent, address workforce challenges, and tackle economic pressures.
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ArticleNuclear Waste Services receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) has been awarded menopause-friendly accreditation as a result of its commitment to staff education, information and engagement with the condition.
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ArticleBirmingham City Council reaches agreement to settle equal pay claims
Birmingham City Council, and trade unions Unison and GMB, have reached a framework agreement to settle the equal pay claims brought by members at the local authority and Birmingham Children’s Trust.
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AnalysisWhat should employers’ New Year’s resolutions be for workplace pensions?
When looking ahead to 2025, pension contribution levels will be sharply in focus.
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ArticleUniversity and College Union staff strike over collective agreement breaches and work-related stress
Staff working for the University and College Union have begun further strike action today over an industrial relations breakdown, collective agreement breaches and work-related stress.
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ArticleSouth Cambridgeshire District Council accredited as menopause-friendly
South Cambridgeshire District Council has received menopause-friendly employer accreditation.
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People MovesYPO appoints new head of HR and people services
UK public sector buying organisation YPO has appointed Joanne Grigg as its new head of HR and people services.
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ArticleAvara Foods accredited as menopause-friendly employer
Food supplier Avara Foods has become an accredited menopause-friendly employer as part of its ongoing commitment to workplace inclusivity and its people centric culture.
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Article60% require office attendance for minimum number of days
Almost two-thirds (60%) of UK organisations have a policy that requires employees to be in the office for a minimum number of days a week.
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ArticleInteraction launches search for Britain’s best office dog
Something for the weekend: Workplace design firm Interaction has launched a national competition to find Britain’s best office dog.
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 29 November – 5 December 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 29 November – 5 December 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: