Pension Warning for Women
Headline New – Pension Warning as women need to work an extra 19 years to close the pension gap as pension funds fall short by £136K You may have seen the headlines in the papers and on the radio. Research by Now Pensions and Pension Policy Institute (PPI) reveals the true extend of the issues […]
Why every employer needs an Employee Benefits Adviser
In today’s competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent has become a strategic imperative for businesses. One of the key factors that prospective employees consider when evaluating job opportunities is the benefits package offered by the company. Providing a comprehensive and attractive benefits package not only helps attract skilled professionals but also encourages employee […]
Back to the Future
I was born in 1973 and recall at school in the early 80’s talk wasn’t about the great new car someone’s parents had got or a recent holiday but unfortunately whose dad had lost his job that week. I was reminded of this recently when BBC 6 music had their celebration of Kate Bush’s first […]
Disability Awareness – How can we support your business?
International Day of Persons with Disabilities was founded to promote the understanding of disability issues, and the benefits of integrating persons with disabilities into every aspect of life. This year they are focussing on transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fuelling an accessible and equitable world. In employment, sport and reducing […]
Helping your employees in the current cost of living crisis
I am now often asked; how can we help our employees with the cost-of-living crisis? Whilst many companies are paying one off cash lump sums to their employees to help, this can be costly to a company and the employee has to pay tax and NI so will typically only receive around 70% of the […]
Pension transfers replaced by Wingate Engage
There has recently been a lot of press concerning pension scams and the problems with the misinterpretation of recent legislation flagging simple DC to DC pension transfers as high risk and needing additional investigation before transfers can be processed. There is also a lot of marketing from new tech providers like Pension Bee who are […]
Cost of living crisis – how can employers help?
The cost of living crisis is having an impact on all of us and with energy prices soaring and winter looming, lots of people are genuinely worried about how they are going to afford to heat their homes and put food on the table. I have seen lots of articles recently with examples of how […]
Keeping up with the Joneses
The Oxford Dictionary definition of ‘Keeping up with the Joneses’ is ‘try to emulate or not be outdone by one’s neighbours’. When relating this famous phrase to the recruitment and retention of talent within the workplace arena, this often used saying could not be more accurate. As an employer, what are the things that differentiate […]
Finance Bill confirms minimum pension age rise
The recently published Finance Bill confirmed an increase in the minimum pension age to 57 from April 2028. However there could be changes between the Finance Bill becoming the Finance Act. Individuals do not have the ability to protect a retirement age of 55. However schemes that had the right to take benefits at 55 in their […]
What happens to your pension during your maternity leave
If you’re planning to take time out of work to have a baby, chances are your pension isn’t high on your list of immediate priorities. Ensuring your finances are in order is as essential as preparing for being a new parent and the sleepless nights. In addition to your maternity pay, it’s important to think […]
