All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 8
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ArticleFormer ward manager appeals unfair dismissal and disability discrimination
An employment appeal tribunal has found that a former ward manager at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust was right to appeal an unfair dismissal following a disciplinary investigation.
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People MovesPizza Express appoints new chief people officer
Pizza Express has appointed Inji Duducu as its chief people officer as of December.
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ArticleOne day until Employee Benefits webinar: Maximising the effectiveness of car salary sacrifice schemes
Tomorrow (Tuesday 25 November) will see Employee Benefits’ webinar, Maximising the effectiveness of car salary sacrifice schemes, in association with The Electric Car Scheme, broadcast live at 11am.
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ArticleReach achieves menopause-friendly accreditation
Reach has received menopause-friendly organisation accreditation as part of its commitment to creating a culture where menopause is understood and supported.
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ArticleUK has worst sick pay in Europe
The UK has been found to have the worst sick pay in Europe, according to research by Moorepay.
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ArticleJames Walker workers in Cockermouth accept improved pay deal
Around 250 workers employed by sealing and bolting solutions firm James Walker in Cockermouth have accepted an improved pay deal, ending ongoing strike action.
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ArticleFamily searches for tutor to make baby an English gentleman
The tutor must be an early years specialist and committed to fostering a quintessentially English, culturally enriching early learning environment.
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ArticleThe top 10 stories between 14 - 20 November 2025
The top 10 stories between 14 - 20 November 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk:
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ArticleHealthcare support workers in Wales to receive pay rise
Healthcare support workers (HCSWs) in Wales will receive a pay increase following an agreement between trade unions, NHS employers and the Welsh government.
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Article45% of HR professionals say they are behind on pay transparency
Nearly half (45%) of HR professionals have admitted their organisation is behind when it comes to pay transparency, according to research by Cezanne.
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ArticleA quarter of UK workplaces cite stress as one of top causes of short-term absence
A quarter (26%) of UK workplaces have cited stress as one of the top causes of short-term absences, according to research by Simplyhealth and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
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ArticleEncirc introduces new flexible benefits platform
Container glass manufacturing, filling and logistics firm Encirc has introduced a new flexible benefits platform.
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ArticleA third of women facing pensions poverty
More than a third (36%) of women have been found to likely face poverty in retirement, according to research by Scottish Widows.
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ArticleGovernment launches men’s health strategy
The government has launched a men’s health strategy across England to tackle physical and mental health challenges, and reduce inequalities.
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ArticleTribunal rules Amazon worker was not unfairly dismissed in health policy dispute
An employment tribunal has ruled that a former Amazon UK worker was not unfairly dismissed following a dispute around absence management policies.
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ArticleNHS Education for Scotland receives living wage accreditation
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) has received living wage employer accreditation as part of its aim to pay a wage that reflects the cost of living.
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Article67% of employers invest in preventative healthcare to mitigate impact of rising costs
More than two thirds (67%) of employers are investing in preventative healthcare to tackle soaring medical inflation, according to research by Howden Employee Benefits.
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AnalysisWhat to include in a total reward statement
Total reward statements typically include employees’ salaries, pensions and the benefits they are eligible for.
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Case StudiesExperian uses interactive total reward statement to boost benefits take up
To ensure its total reward statement is effective, Experian uses interactivity to boost engagement and benefits take up.
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ArticleFirst Bus workers in West London take further strike action over pay dispute
More than 350 workers employed by London Transit bus organisation First Bus in West London have taken further strike action as their pay dispute escalates.


