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How flexible working hours, competitive pension benefits, and mental wellbeing support can engage the Gen Z workforce

Employee Benefits

Pensions and Future Planning Contrary to stereotypes, Gen Z actually places significant importance on pension benefits for future planning. In our report, pension needs ranked closely behind work-life balance in terms of importance, with an average score of 7.52. out of 10 in the findings from our exclusive report.

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Paul Maynard named new pensions minister

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Paul Maynard, Conservative MP for Blackpool North and Cleveleys, has been appointed pensions minister at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The former pensions minister, Laura Trott, has been promoted to the role of chief secretary to the treasury.

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London Underground strikes over pension changes suspended

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Several strike dates due to take place on the London Underground have been suspended following negotiations about potential reforms of Transport for London’s (TFL) pension scheme. A central government-demanded review of TFL’s pension arrangements, which is a condition of the 1 June 2021 £1.1 This is a major step forward.”

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TFL staff strike over pensions and conditions

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Some 10,000 Tube workers are taking part in two 24-hour strikes this week over pensions and working conditions. The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) trade union said all its members working on the London Underground had been instructed to refuse to sign on for duty today (Tuesday 1 March) and on Thursday 3 March.

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French Pension Reforms: Controversy and No-Confidence Vote Survived by Macron

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As France grapples with an aging population and a pension system deficit, the government’s proposal to raise the retirement age and cut pension costs has sparked a wave of protests and strikes across the country. Join the debate and share your thoughts on the France Retirement Age Protest and 2023 French Pension Reform Strike.

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XPO Logistics enhances maternity benefits

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The aim is to help the organisation’s new parents worry less about their finances and to boost its leadership position in family policies in the transportation and logistics sector. Through this initiative, the organisation’s staff will receive a higher amount than the government’s statutory maternity pay for an extended period.

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Ian Hodson: How do you encourage employees to use green commuting options?

Employee Benefits

There are several ideas employers can implement to promote eco-friendly transportation choices and greener credentials to form a joined-up strategy. Data and reporting to monitor the transportation choices of employees and regularly report on the progress in reducing its carbon footprint is important.