Employee Benefits

JANUARY 17, 2023

With increasing costs continually putting pressure on household finances, 2023 is set to be a financially challenging year for many. It’s therefore now more important than ever to support employees to take control of their finances to successfully navigate the cost-of-living crisis. Track your finances. Create a budget.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 17, 2023

As a voluntary savings target, the living pension initiative sets out the minimum annual contribution needed to afford basic living costs in retirement. Organisations should engage employees in their future finances by introducing schemes to improve financial literacy and provide better pensions information.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 13, 2023

In October 2022, professional services firm Deloitte introduced a flexible pension policy that gave its 22,000 UK employees more control over their finances, while still centring the importance of retirement savings. We deliberately structured the new policy to be more pro pensions than it was.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 26, 2023

With interest rates on the rise, we often get asked at our financial education sessions, is it best to pay off your mortgage or pay into your pension? He concludes, “Many employers offer financial education in the workplace, to help their staff to understand their finances so they are better prepared to make decisions like these.”

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Credit: Tony Baggett / Shutterstock.com British Red Cross has completed a £30 million buy-out deal for its pension fund and the British Red Cross Society’s Scottish branch retirement benefits scheme. The post British Red Cross completes £30 million pensions buy-out appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 28, 2023

Cornish charitable housing association Coastline Housing has received living pension accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation. Launched last month , the living pension is a voluntary savings target for employers who want to help workers build up a pension that will provide enough income for everyday needs in retirement.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 31, 2023

Nathan Mallows, director of finance, people and change at Coastline Housing, will present a session about the living pension on the final day of Employee Benefits Live 2023. Titled Living pensions: are your pension arrangements fair and equitable? the session will take place on Wednesday 4 October at 1.45pm.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 25, 2023

Transitioning to a superior provider is no longer a hassle: If you’re contemplating changing your current workplace pension scheme, the process isn’t as challenging as you might think. Many pension companies (we’re one of them!) What is a workplace pension? are prepared to assist you with the heavy lifting.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

However, many don’t realise the significant difference a small increase to their pension savings can make. For example, someone in their 20s, saving an extra 1% a year with their employer matching this, may be able to increase their pension pot in retirement by 25%. They are all 25 years old and plan to retire at age 68.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The average pension pot of a UK retiree totals less than a quarter (24%) of the recommended amount for a moderate standard of living, according to research by Finder.com. When asked how much money was in their pension pots, 18% of respondents said they do not have a pension at all or have nothing saved.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

WEALTH at work, a leading financial wellbeing and retirement specialist has run financial education workshops for staff in hundreds of organisations and is encouraging people to consider using this saving in National Insurance if they can, to increase their monthly pension contributions. When made into a pension contribution it is worth £212.29

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Employee Benefits

MAY 4, 2023

A quarter (26%) of large employers have seen an increase in the number of pension scheme opt-outs among employees in the face of the cost-of-living crisis , according to research by Cushon. The majority (84%) of those with a workplace pension agreed that increased financial education around pensions would be helpful.

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JANUARY 11, 2022

The new year brings a new start for people’s finances, giving you the chance to re-evaluate your situation and make changes based on your priorities. This could begin with making a plan to pay off any outstanding debts that have been causing stress, or just being aware of changes that may impact your finances.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 26, 2023

Considering a shift in your workplace pension provider? The pension plan you offer should mirror your company’s brand. The heartening truth is that transitioning your pension provider is far less complicated than it appears. This article will guide you on how to switch workplace pension providers, one step at a time.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 19, 2023

As the cost of living crisis continues, it is now more important than ever that new parents understand how their finances will be affected and what actions they can take. WEALTH at work, a leading financial wellbeing and retirement specialist, highlights some top tips to help new parents stay in control of their finances: 1.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 6, 2023

But your workplace pension setup could be causing this wastage right under your nose, without you even being aware. Workplace pension contributions are fantastic as a concept, offering long-term financial stability and nurturing a productive and motivated workforce. Remember, your workplace pension is your priciest benefit.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Need to know: There are plenty of benefits to getting employees engaged with their pensions investments, but employers should to be clear about what behaviour they want to encourage. Employers do not have to have much say in how employees’ pension savings are invested. So, should pensions education be one of them?

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has appointed Laura Trott MBE as minister for pensions, after predecessor Alex Burghart officially held the role for less than one month. Trott was appointed on 27 October, and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) made the announcement on 7 November via its official Twitter account.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Yet, many businesses might be inadvertently losing money because they lack a competitive pension package. Life changes, and individuals may seek better pay to finance a new home, improved working conditions, or even a shift in their career direction. It’s a given that businesses must offer pension plans to their workforce.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 22, 2023

UK Workplace Pension Regulations: What Every Employer Should Know In the dynamic landscape of finance, grasping the nuances of workplace pension regulations might be daunting. A pension serves as a cornerstone for ensuring comfort and security in retirement. But is every business obliged to offer a pension?

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

When it comes to communicating to employees about pension scheme investing , Gary Douglas, finance director of new business agency Ingenuity, is of the firm belief that you must get the basics right first. Accordingly, pensions were not always at the forefront of people’s minds.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 31, 2023

But your organisation might be doing just that because the set-up of your workplace pension scheme has kept you blissfully unaware. Pension contributions by employers are great in principle, fostering stability and long-term economic wellbeing for employees. After all, your workplace pension is your most costly perk.

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Money Talk

MAY 31, 2023

The dominant voices in personal finance advocacy are white, male, and middle class with privilege. Financial Education - Personal finances classes can be a “great equalizer” for income and asset disparities and should be available everywhere and not by ZIP code. It can completely change a student’s life. Financial knowledge is power.

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Money Talk

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Pension Payment Sequencing - Taxpayers fortunate to have a pension may want to delay their work exit date/pension start date to do Roth conversions or realize capital gains on taxable accounts before RMDs begin. Individuals must “do the math” to see if this strategy will work.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Huddersfield-based children’s Hospice charity Forget Me Not has launched a salary sacrifice pension arrangement in order to look after the financial wellbeing of its 140 employees. This is then paid into their pension account before national insurance and tax is taken from their salary.

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Most of us spend the majority of our working life saving into our pension. However, all this hard work saving can quickly unravel for those who aren’t aware of common pension mistakes. WEALTH at work outlines below the top 10 pension mistakes individuals could make, to highlight what employees facing retirement may need support with.

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HR Digest

MARCH 22, 2023

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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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

At Ashurst, we closely consider the pension and benefits we offer and focus particularly on how we engage our people in these offerings to ensure they are of maximum benefit. Because pension forms part of an employee’s finances, tackling the broader topic of finances also increases engagement with pensions.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 8, 2024

They can choose to receive their payment instantly, send it to their savings account, or put it straight into their pension pot. The app additionally features an interactive confidential questionnaire to evaluate how employees feel about their finances.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 29, 2023

Next January, all going well, approximately 750,000 workers in Ireland will start being automatically enrolled into a new workplace pension scheme that will be co-funded by their employers and the State. The scheme is aimed at addressing the national pension coverage gap. It’s not as if we haven’t talked about it.

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Employee Benefit News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The decline was mainly driven by the pension funds and insurance companies' push to persuade companies to develop transition plans.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 7, 2023

A financial dilemma that many people consider is whether to prioritise reducing their mortgage debt or whether to increase the amount they pay into their workplace pension. Generally, if the investment growth you are likely to get is more than the interest rate on your mortgage, then it might be a better idea to pay into your pension.

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Money Talk

MAY 4, 2023

This means that more young adults will enter college, careers, or the military with personal finance knowledge. More Attention to Asset Decumulation - Baby boomers were “guinea pigs” for voluntary self-directed retirement savings accounts and the decline of pensions.

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Money Talk

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Backstops Can Mitigate Risk-Taking - Some investors feel that they can take on more investment risk when they have a guaranteed source of income (think tenured educators or retirees with a pension and/or annuities). A good rule to follow to build financial knowledge is to learn one new thing every day about personal finance (e.g.,

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Money Talk

APRIL 20, 2023

Off-Farm Job Employer Benefits - These include a defined benefit pension, an employer retirement savings plan (e.g., Simplified Employee Pension (SEP)- This is a retirement savings plan for self-employed workers and small business owners. 401(k), 403(b), 457 plan, and thrift savings plan), and other employer benefits (e.g.,

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Money Talk

APRIL 11, 2024

Baby Boomer Challenges - Baby boomers (born 1946-1964) were the first generation with the ability to save money for retirement in 403(b)s, 401(k)s, and IRAs for decades (their parent’s generation had pensions). Many have accumulated significant sums and need tax planning help.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 5, 2024

Just 7% said the most popular form of financial support was discount schemes, hardship loans and pensions advice , and 4% said season ticket loans. One in 10 (11%) respondents answered that holiday purchase or sell back options was their most popular form of employee financial support , while 9% said this was death-in-service benefits.

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