Zoe Wickens

Nearly 500 HGV drivers employed by Eddie Stobart, who supply Morrison’s supermarkets in the north of England, have accepted a pay deal, ending the ongoing threat of strike action. The workers are based at Morrison’s three distribution depots in Wakefield, Stockton-on-Tees and Northwich in Cheshire, and are members of trade union Unite. The deal will

E.On has published its 2025 Inclusion report as part of its aim to reinforce its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). The report highlighted sustained progress and measurable impact across E.On, demonstrating how inclusion is embedded into its culture, leadership and ways of working. It also sets out how the organisation will continue to

Infrastructure services, construction and property group Kier has appointed Niki Steel to its executive committee as chief human resources officer. When she joins in August, Steel will hold a key leadership role for the group and support the high performance of its 10,000 people. New chief operating officer Louisa Finlay, who previously held the role

An employment tribunal has ruled that a former Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) employee was discriminated against due to her disability. Alison McRobbie was employed by the DWP as a work coach from 19 June 2021. She has arthritis as a result of a car crash and PTSD. She first declared her disability during

Have your say in our latest readers’ poll. This month, Employee Benefits reported that DHL, Kraft Heinz and John Lewis Partnership launched practical bereavement support for their employees. Through the scheme, which is provided by Octopus Legacy, the organisations’ employees will be able to access specialist, human-to-human support to navigate practical and emotional difficulties following

A fifth (19%) of UK men have never asked for a pay rise or promotion, according to research by global workforce services provider Careerminds UK. Its survey of 600 UK employees also found that 53% of UK male respondents said anxiety has stopped them asking for a pay rise or promotion. Men are also four

Just under two-thirds (62%) of employers have reported persistent levels of health-related exits from work, according to research by the Work Foundation and the Centre for Organisational Health and Wellbeing at Lancaster University. Their survey of 1,001 UK senior business leaders also found that 92% of employer respondents offer at least one of 12 key

Denbighshire-based workers employed by defence optics firm Qioptiq have accepted a two-year pay deal worth 8%, ending the threat of industrial action. Qioptiq produces high-tech optics for the defence industry including avionics, night vision equipment and scopes. The workers are based in North Wales and are members of trade unions Unite and GMB. The workers

Automotive repair firm Steer Automotive Group has launched a Wellbeing on Wheels tour for staff across 12 of its sites in England. The tour, which was held in partnership with automotive industry charity Ben, marked World Wellbeing Week (24–30 June) and Men's Mental Health Week (15-21 June). The Ben Bus spent approximately two hours at

Warner Hotels has rolled out new employee reward and recognition, benefits communications and financial wellbeing support for its more than 3,000 employees. The hospitality group, which operates across 16 UK sites, decided to replace its two previous providers for employee recognition and benefits, and for earned wage access and savings, with a single integrated system,