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Open Cosmos appoints new chief people officer
Open Cosmos has appointed Natasha Dillon as its new chief people officer. In the role, Dillon will lead Open Cosmos’ people function, helping to attract, develop and retain the talent needed to deliver on its objectives. She will help create people structures, leadership…
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57% of employers do not think real living wage increase will address cost of living issues
Employee Benefits poll: Just over half (57.2%) of employers said they do not think the recent real living wage rate increase will help address ongoing cost of living issues. According to a survey of Employee Benefits readers, 35.7% of respondents said they do think the recent…
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Poll: Do you think the NMW and NLW increases will impact your pay strategies?
Have your say in our latest readers’ poll. Last week, Employee Benefits reported that the national minimum wage (NMW) and national living wage (NLW) will both increase by 3.9% in April 2027. On 1 April next year, the NMW for 18- to 20-year olds will rise by 3.9% to £11.27 per…
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Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust staff strike over holiday pay irregularities
Staff at the East Lancashire Blood Sciences department of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust (LTHT) have begun strike action over holiday pay irregularities. The employees work at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and the Burnley General Teaching Hospital. They are employed…
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Greatwell Homes wins carer-friendly employer of the year award
Northamptonshire-based housing association Greatwell Homes has won the carer-friendly employer of the year award for its commitment to carers in its workforce. The housing association received the Harry’s Pledge Awards gold trophy for carer-friendly employer of the year for its…
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United Glass completes £240 million full buy-in for pension plan
United Glass has completed a £240 million full buy-in for its pension plan via its trustee. The transaction was carried out by Legal and General Assurance Society (L&G) and has secured the benefits of 1,700 members. The trustee selected L&G as its preferred insurer following a…
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Benchmarking against US peers widens European executive pay disparity
Median compensation for European chief executives increased by 12% over the past year, with leaders at firms using US benchmarks earning roughly 80 times the wage of their typical worker, compared to 47 times at organisations that do not. Research by Vlerick Business School in…
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Employment law changes taking place in October 2026
Ten months after the Employment Rights Act received Royal Assent, several statutory adjustments take effect across October, both from today (30 October) and earlier in the month. Below is an outline of the primary reforms and what organisations need to prepare for. Heightened…
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3,000 coastguards win union representation for pay and conditions
Around 3,000 coastguards have won trade union representation for pay and terms and conditions. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has signed a deal with union GMB following months of negotiations. Coastguard rescue officers carry out rescues and search for missing people…
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University of Kentucky employee excused from using AI in job role based on Humanist beliefs
Something for the weekend: Life can often feel like we are now living one prompt at a time, but how many are doing so against their better judgement? After all, it can feel daunting to challenge something as powerful and widely used as artificial intelligence (AI). However, a…
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The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 23 – 29 October 2026
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 23 – 29 October 2026: Tesco loses final bid to block major equal pay decision How will the Budget 2026 impact pay, pensions and benefits? Royal Mail chooses new master trust provider for its DC pension plan Budget…
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Total Fitness launches points-based scheme for staff development
Gym operator Total Fitness has introduced a scheme that enables its more than 700 employees to bank points to spend on development opportunities. Its Growth Library scheme utilises an internal currency known as Possibility Points. These are awarded based on length of service,…
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Beyond pay: Why closing the gender pay gap starts with supporting working parents
Employee Benefits’ webinar, Beyond pay: Why closing the gender pay gap starts with supporting working parents, in association with Bright Horizons, will be broadcast at 11am on Tuesday 10 November 2026. Attendees will be able to hear Debbie Lovewell-Tuck, editor of Employee…
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How will the Budget 2026 impact pay, pensions and benefits?
Autumn Budget 2026: Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivered his Autumn Budget speech in the House of Commons on Wednesday 28 October. It included a number of key announcements that could impact employers’ pay, pensions and benefits strategies. National minimum wage and…
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Valor Hospitality ensures staff feel valued as part of employee experience
Valor Hospitality sees a great employee experience as one that makes people feel that they belong, their contribution is valued and they have the confidence and opportunities to build a future with the organisation. The hotel management firm, which manages more than 40 UK…
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Morton Fraser MacRoberts takes flexible approach to evolving employee experience
Scottish law firm Morton Fraser MacRoberts (MFMac) sees the employee experience as broader than reward and benefits, and aims to create an environment where people want to build their careers. It employs more than 480 people across its Edinburgh and Glasgow offices, including 72…