Zoe Wickens
Zoe Wickens is a journalist with five years of experience writing for trade and business to business publications. She joined Employee Benefits as a reporter in May 2021 and writes news and features content for the website. She won the Willis Towers Watson pay, reward and employee benefits journalist of the year award in 2023. Before writing about the HR, reward and benefit industry she worked as a reporter for publications about the optical and eyewear market and the UK stock market.
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ArticleAlmond Financial moves to four-day working week
Almond Financial has announced that it is transitioning to a four-day working week to attract and retain staff, offer a better work-life balance, and improve efficiency.
Article36% of cancer carers want to move jobs due to lack of employer support
More than a third (36%) of UK cancer carers want to move jobs due to lack of employer support during their time as a carer, according to research by Reframe Cancer.
ArticleJill Scott to present keynote at Employee Benefits Live 2025
Jill Scott MBE, one of England’s most decorated players in women’s football, will be joining as a keynote speaker at Employee Benefits Live 2025.
ArticleUK workplace pension providers sign Mansion House Accord
Many UK workplace pension providers have signed the Mansion House Accord as part of their intent to invest at least 10% of their defined contribution (DC) default funds in private markets by 2030.
ArticleDerbyshire Wildlife Trust recognised for fair and inclusive work
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust has been recognised at the House of Commons for its leadership in promoting fair, secure and inclusive work for employees.
ArticleEmployee Benefits webinar: Creating a digital-first experience to boost wellbeing outcomes
Employee Benefits webinar, Creating a digital-first experience to boost wellbeing outcomes, is due to be broadcast live at 11am on Tuesday 20 May.
Article48% will not need to change employee benefits approach due to NIC increase
Employee Benefits poll: Almost half (48%) of employers said they will not need to change their employee benefits approach as a result of the national insurance contribution (NIC) increase, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.
ArticleFife Voluntary Action becomes accredited living hours and living pension employer
Charity Fife Voluntary Action has become an accredited living hours and living pension employer, as awarded by the Living Wage Foundation.
ArticleExclusive: 72% of staff under group income protection policies returned to work in 2024
Three-quarters (72%) of new absentees under group income protection policies who had a period of prolonged sick leave starting in 2024 had returned to work by the end of the year, according to new data compiled by Group Risk Development.
People MovesZellis appoints new chief people officer
HR and payroll software provider Zellis has appointed Caroline Rowland as its new chief people officer.
ArticleExclusive: Half say health scare or illness triggers them to consider end-of-life planning
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ArticleRyder Architecture becomes employee owned
Ryder Architecture, an international design practice headquartered in Newcastle, has established an employee ownership trust (EOT), as of this month.
ArticleGateshead Council agrees employee menopause policy
Gateshead Council has agreed a workforce menopause policy in order to better support the health and wellbeing of staff experiencing menopause, and attract and retain employees.
ArticleEmployee shares communication faux pas during work call on social media
You’d probably be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t unintentionally made a mistake or typo in an email or other method of work communication these days.
ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 2 - 8 May 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 2 - 8 May 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:
People MovesWates Group appoints chief people officer
Development, building and property maintenance firm Wates Group has appointed James Saunders as its new chief people officer.
ArticleJohn Lewis Partnership to change leavers benefits for long-serving staff
Retailer John Lewis Partnership is to make changes to its benefits package for employees who leave the organisation with at least 15 years’ service.
ArticleBarnsley Council awarded breastfeeding-friendly employer certificate
Barnsley Council has received a breastfeeding-friendly employer certificate as part of its commitment to supporting employees returning to work after maternity leave.
ArticleFiecon and Games Global shortlisted for Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits – small employer
Fiecon and online casino-styled games maker Games Global have been shortlisted in the category Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits – small employer at the Employee Benefits Awards 2025.
ArticleFormer Capital City College employee was unfairly dismissed due to disability
A former member of staff at Capital City College has been found to have been unfairly dismissed due to her disability and received a payment as a result.