All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 7
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ArticleRibble Valley Borough Council receives living wage employer accreditation
Ribble Valley Borough Council in Lancashire has received living wage employer accreditation.
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ArticleCityFibre achieves menopause-friendly employer accreditation
CityFibre has achieved menopause-friendly employer accreditation as part of its ongoing commitment to support and recognise its employees in need.
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Article64% of public sector staff feel more committed to their job than their organisation
Two-thirds (64%) of public sector employees feel more committed to their job than to the actual organisation they work for, according to research by Reward Gateway | Edenred.
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ArticleAdvert for seven-day working week goes viral
An advert for a founding engineer role at AI advertisement firm Icon specified requirements such as a seven-day working week.
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ArticleThe top 10 stories between 10 - 16 October 2025
The top 10 stories between 10 - 16 October 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk:
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ArticleCo-op doubles paid leave for pregnancy loss
Co-op has enhanced its pregnancy loss policy by doubling its paid bereavement leave from five to 10 days as part of its commitment to support staff through pregnancy loss, bereavement and grief.
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ArticleEurospares transitions to employee ownership trust
Luxury and performance vehicles spare parts supplier Eurospares has transitioned to an employee ownership trust (EOT) as part of its commitment to long-term independence and employee engagement.
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ArticleEmployers that engage staff in pensions see stronger financial performance
UK organisations that actively engage employees in their pensions have found that they see stronger financial performance, according to research by Scottish Widows.
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ArticleManchester bus drivers accept improved 12% pay deal
Around 2,000 bus drivers working for Manchester’s integrated Bee Network transport system have accepted an improved 12% pay deal over two years, ending planned strike action this month.
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Article15% of employees feel DEI is fully embedded in daily culture
Only 15% of employees feel diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is fully embedded in their daily culture, according to research by Onvero.
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OpinionEmma Clark: Parental leave reform: long overdue, but will it happen?
UK employers face uncertainty as MPs demand sweeping changes to paternity rights.
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ArticleBirmingham City Council signs equal pay claims agreement
Birmingham City Council has signed an agreement to settle equal pay claims brought by two trade unions on behalf of hundreds of its low-paid female employees.
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ArticleAnnual average earnings growth from June to August 2025 sits at 4.7%
Annual growth in employees’ average earnings excluding bonuses from June to August 2025 was 4.7%, down from 4.8% in the previous three-month period, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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ArticleRegulatory risk in UK pension schemes becomes more of a concern
While investment returns remain the top concern for UK pension schemes, regulatory risk has risen to second place, up from fourth position in 2023, according to research by global professional services firm Aon.
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Article47% of 18-24-year-old employees rate their mental health as good
Just 47% of 18-24-year-old employees said that they would rate their mental health as good, compared to 62% across all age groups, according to new research by Aviva.
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ArticleBournemouth Airport employees accept improved pay offer
Around 80 workers at Bournemouth Airport have accepted an improved two-year pay deal from their employer, ending ongoing strike action.
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People MovesJohn Lewis Partnership names chief people officer
John Lewis Partnership has appointed Helen Webb chief people officer.
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ArticleMHFA England launches public consultation on workplace mental health first aid standards
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England has launched a public consultation for its draft workplace mental health first aid standards.
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ArticleEasyJet workers accept two-year pay deal and benefits improvements
Thousands of EasyJet workers have accepted a two-year pay deal, with improvements to benefits, following negotiations.
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ArticleAdmiral Group, DHL Express and Hilton among Europe’s Best Workplaces in 2025
Admiral Group, DHL Express and Hilton have been named as some of Europe’s Best Workplaces in 2025.