Oxford City Council has published its annual Workforce equality report, in which it reported a 6.5% mean gender pay gap for 2024, down from 7.5% in 2023.
Three-quarters (76%) of UK employers said they offer alternative cash benefits to pensions for employees restricted by annual pension allowance, according to new research by Towers Watson.
CVS Health has received menopause-friendly accreditation as part of its commitment to supporting employees through the condition and their aging journeys.
Train managers employed by Avanti West Coast have voted to accept a negotiated deal regarding a pay and rest day dispute, ending all future planned industrial action.
Parcel carrier Yodel has introduced access to an AI-powered dashboard, through which it can respond to staff mental health pressures by identifying wellbeing trends and insights, in order to enhance its employee wellbeing support.
Ards and North Down Borough Council in Northern Ireland has become an accredited living wage employer as part of its commitment to ensure its workforce receives fair pay for a day’s work.
Nearly half (46%) of UK workers have taken extended sick leave in the past five years, with 19% being out of work for between one to five months, according to research by Barnett Waddingham.
A magistrate who was classed as disabled due to fibromyalgia has had her claims of disability discrimination, harassment and victimisation dismissed at an employment tribunal.
Two-thirds (67.5%) of employers said they are still maintaining their current diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) budget and focus, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.
Home energy, electric vehicle charging and green technology firm Ovo helps its 5,000 members of staff plan and prepare for retirement by providing a range of benefits to address multiple needs.
As announced in Chancellor’s Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget statement, the rate of employer’s national insurance contributions (NICs) will increase to 15% from 6 April, up by 1.2% from 13.8%. Simultaneously, the secondary threshold at which those contributions start to become payable is almost halved, down from £9,100 to £5,000. The ...