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How can employers nudge staff into saving more into their pensions?

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It is generally acknowledged that, despite the success of pensions auto-enrolment , saving the minimum contribution levels will not lead to a comfortable standard of living in retirement. Pensions can also seem too abstract to think about. The complexity of pensions and lack of financial education is another factor, Blake adds.

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How Suez Recycling and Recovery UK measures the value of its pension scheme

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Many of the organisation’s employees are in final salary and local government schemes, but the majority, about 4,000, or 40% of the workforce, are in the organisation’s defined contribution (DC) scheme. The pension is accessed via an app , as are payslips and approval for overtime. That’s real value for money.”

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Top tips for using financial wellbeing support to become an employer of choice

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Offer a range of support The REBA research reveals that pensions still dominate employers’ financial wellbeing support, with 76% of employers having rated their support for retirement saving as ‘very good’ or ‘fair’, compared with just 37% of organisations that rated their support for building a financial safety net as ‘very good’ or ‘fair’.

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Top 10 pension mistakes individuals could make as they approach retirement

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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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Why employee financial wellbeing should matter to HR teams

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If we pay our people their agreed wage, salary or bonus, on time, and accurately, isn’t that enough? In February 2020, the Money and Pension Service (MAPS) rolled out a 10-year strategy for financial wellbeing , which identifies workplaces as a key channel through which the UK can become financially healthier. Pensions .

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Thatcham Research introduces financial wellbeing scheme

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Employees can also participate in bespoke financial wellbeing workshops, featuring guides, webinars and in-person seminars on topics such as pensions and protection, budgeting , saving and investing.

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How BT supports employees to build financial resilience and prepare for retirement

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Making regular contributions into a pension pot is also becoming more of a challenge, with salaries struggling to keep pace with rising costs. WEALTH at work’s research showed that 13% of employees have reduced or stopped their pensions because of rising costs. You can also see their comments below.

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