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What should employers look for in a default investment strategy?

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Credit: Shutterstock/Olivier-Le-Moal Need to know: Lifestyling is the optimal solution for defined contribution default strategies. A big trend is to introduce investment in private equity into default funds for young members, to drive returns.

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Will the Mansion House reforms deliver value for employees?

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The government’s big theme is to get more invested in private equity, which should boost the economy. The value for money framework will allow trustees and employers to make more meaningful comparisons between pension schemes, to the benefit of savers. Poorly performing schemes could be forced to merge with better performing schemes.

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Top tips for boosting employees’ pensions knowledge 

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Need to know: Employers can tailor content and communication channels to different employee groups to help with their pensions knowledge. They could invest in financial coaching for a more personal approach to pensions education. What is surprising is the lack of knowledge that employees have about these.

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How to structure a sustainable reward strategy

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Travel-related benefits, pensions and carbon-offsetting schemes can all help employees make a difference to their carbon footprint, and that of their employer. Implementing more sustainable reward strategies can also help to attract and retain employees , says Matt Russell, chief executive officer (CEO) at Zest.

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What does the government’s pots-for-life plan mean for employers?

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Clarification is needed on how employers would manage the process of putting employees’ contributions into many different pension pots. Pots for life may not completely end the employer’s role in choosing a pension provider, especially if a large scheme offers favourable terms and investment strategy. Opinions differ. “I

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11 Tips for Remote Employee Engagement

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Managers default to micromanagement, causing distrust among their employees. Follow these 11 strategies to keep your employees motivated, productive, and connected. Implementing both strategies gives you a holistic picture of how your workforce is feeling. Give your remote employees a real voice in your organization.

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How can employers assess value for money in a DC pension?

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Need to know: Workplace pension regulators are looking at how value for money can be clarified in defined contribution (DC) pension schemes. Ultimately the employer is one of the greatest contributors to delivering value for money from a DC workplace pension. A complex conundrum. says Harrington-Clark.

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