Employee Benefits

JULY 17, 2023

When law firm Herbert Smith Freehills was approached about taking part in the living pension pilot, it was keen to support what it saw as a vital initiative not just for its own employees, but for society in general. It decided to become an accredited living pension employer to provide greater financial security for its 5,000 employees.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Higher pay rises for men than women could result in a gender pensions gap of £142,603, according to new findings. Research commissioned by investment solutions firm Fidelity International revealed that men typically receive £733 more than women when their salary is increased.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 6, 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 £206.39

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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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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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HR Lineup

MARCH 13, 2022

In a defined benefit plan, an employer pays a predetermined amount at either termination of employment or retirement. The employer breaks the sum into annual payments, which they deposit as savings to provide the benefits prescribed by the program’s terms. SEP – Simplified Employee Pension. Defined Contributions.

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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. Employers should ensure that employees who increase their contributions in line with this are not saving at a rate they cannot afford. Enter the living pension initiative.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 31, 2023

billion pension to cut future benefits for plan members but can make other changes without employees’ consent. The case explored the treatment of future service benefits under the BBC pension scheme, which provides retirement benefits on a defined benefit (DB) basis for BBC employees who joined before 1 December 2010.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Salary expectations is a question that will crop up if it has not been specified in the job description. This question is more about finding a salary match, adds Crawford. “Ideally, employers and recruiters would be upfront with [salary] information and volunteer it first, but that’s not often the case,” Fink said.

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Achievers

DECEMBER 16, 2019

For 41 percent of small business employees, benefits are crucial when accepting a new job, second to salary. Then, with a twinge of foreboding, “That’s as long as their current employer offered a better benefits package.”. A matching 401(k) or pension. And in many cases, it’s benefits offerings that seal the deal.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 29, 2023

It is quite natural for us to focus on salary. For example, deductions for childcare vouchers or for a salary sacrifice car arrangement are made from pre-tax salary, which means that the money is not subject to income tax and national insurance. After all, we all need to make a living.

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Money Talk

JUNE 16, 2022

Does your employer offer matching retirement contributions?, Through Retirement” Planning ¨ Taxable Income Sources- Common types of taxable income in later life include pensions, distributions from workplace retirement accounts, and Social Security. What tax bracket are you in now? How many years do you have before retirement?

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 17, 2024

Pension salary sacrifice schemes are not a new concept, but one that all employers should consider, especially at a time where the tax burden on both employers and employees is high. Salary sacrifice arrangements help employers make their salary budget stretch a bit further.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 20, 2024

Health provider Novus Health has received living pension employer accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation. The employer delivers free audiology, physiotherapy and dermatology services on behalf of the NHS. The employer pays in at least 7%, or £1,630.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 14, 2023

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has assessed and authorised the UK’s first collective defined contribution (CDC) pension scheme. The Royal Mail Collective Pension Plan (RMCPP) was the first to be added to the newly published list of authorised CDC pensions on TPR’s website.

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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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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 1, 2024

Not eligible for favorable tax treatment if given alongside salary adjustments or as a substitute for cash bonuses. Employee achievement awards are not taxable to the employee, though deductible by the employer. Fair market value of incentive travel awards taxable to employees and deductible by employer as compensation.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 31, 2024

Pensions law firm Sacker and Partners has become a living pension employer. Employers commit to either a percentage or cash target, equivalent to 12% of salary for a full-time employee earning a living wage salary or £2,800. The employer pays in at least 7%, or £1,630.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Credit: Alasdair Jones / Shutterstock.com Scottish energy firm SSE has been accredited as a living pension employer to provide financial stability and security. The living pension savings target is 12% of a full-time employee earning a living wage salary , of which the employer pays in at least 7%.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 22, 2024

Credit: Stephen Barnes/Shutterstock Need to know: Employers should seek to understand the competing priorities that might stop individuals saving for retirement. So, what can employers do to encourage staff to save more? Pensions can also seem too abstract to think about.

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Money Talk

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Many people think you need to earn a high salary (e.g., One reason is that average salaries rise with higher levels of education. 100,000+) to become a millionaire. In reality, many people of ordinary means (i.e., In addition, people tend to marry spouses with similar characteristics.

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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

JANUARY 18, 2022

There are a number of reasons for this: their salary is often higher than earlier in their career, mortgage payments are probably less onerous and children may be grown up and no longer financially dependent. Then, when they’re ready, they want to understand how to turn their pension savings into an income for life.

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Empuls

AUGUST 28, 2024

Furthermore, research shows that 73% of employees are significantly more likely to remain with an employer that provides a comprehensive benefits package. Employee benefits providers are organizations that specialize in designing, administering, and managing employee benefits packages on behalf of employers. 

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 10, 2022

In what may bring a sigh of relief, 2022 is not a year with new legal requirements incumbent on employers regarding pensions. But there are many ongoing requirements to be mindful of, and changes within the pensions environment that could lead to future impacts. There will be a need to be maintaining ongoing AE duties.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Organisations are more likely to publish information on salary ranges than specific salaries, according to research by professional body the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Some employers publish both ranges and specific details (14%), whereas 24% publish neither.

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Credit: ClimbWhenReady / Shutterstock In the UK, home improvement firm Kingfisher’s pension provision comprises a closed final salary section, with 28,000 deferred and pensioner members, and an open money purchase section, with 70,000 active and deferred members.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Employee Benefits poll: More than half (53%) of organisations do not think the living pension goes far enough to support employees in building a pension pot that meets basic retirement needs, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.

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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. This is especially true when an employer matches any additional contributions. They are paying 5% of their salary into a pension via a salary sacrifice arrangement, and their employer is paying 3%.

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Global People Strategist

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Understanding local employment laws is crucial for those considering employment opportunities in this South American nation. Navigating the intricacies of Peru’s employment landscape involves grasping key aspects such as general labor laws, tax regulations, and employee benefits.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

For employers, determining the contributions to a workplace pension scheme depends on the pensionable earnings of their employees. This article will explain the different methods for calculating pensionable earnings and how these methods affect pension contributions and tax efficiency. Employee contribution (inc.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Women need to be aware of the impact of career breaks and part-time working on their pensions, and how they may be able to mitigate the impact. Here are some practical tips for employers on how they can reduce the gender pensions gap. Find the root causes of the gap. Address contribution levels.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 24, 2023

For employers, setting up an auto-enrolment pension plan for your staff is a must. This guide will delve into the intricacies of auto-enrolment pensions and how to effectively manage them. Since its inception in 2012, it became mandatory for qualified employees to be part of a workplace pension. Their income.

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Vantage Circle

MARCH 25, 2025

Retirement Plans (401(k) & Pensions) A robust 401(k) match or pension plan is a powerful signal that a company views its employees as long-term partners, not disposable resources. But knowing that your employer offers an emergency savings fund can make a real difference. Family Support: Empowering Working Families 6.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 22, 2024

Scottish energy multinational SSE was one of the first employers to become accredited by the living pension scheme in 2023. The Living Pension savings target is 12% of a full-time living Wage worker’s salary, of which the employer pays at least 7%. That gets people’s cogs ticking over,” says Thomson.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 10, 2023

Need to know: Increasing education about pensions is key to helping employees make the right decisions about accessing their pension savings early. The ability to access pension funds early could prompt changes to the way that pension providers invest for their members.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 16, 2023

Record high inflation in the UK is resulting in some employers increasing pay levels in an attempt to keep up. Alongside one-off payments and pay rises, employers may want to consider investing in a long-term strategy to ensure the financial wellbeing of their employees. Pay strategy changes.

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