Meeting the Needs of your Workforce
New research undertaken by ‘My Pension Expert’ which surveyed 2,000 UK adults, indicates that 73% of respondents believe the minimum workplace contribution for employers should be raised. However, more than half of workers, 52%, admit to not doing any more pension planning beyond enrolling. The results from the research are very clear in the employers […]
Addressing Musculoskeletal Issues in Today’s Workplace
Musculoskeletal issues (MSK) have become a prevalent concern in the modern workplace, affecting employees across various industries. These issues encompass a range of conditions impacting the muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons. The evolving nature of work, with a growing emphasis on sedentary roles and technology-related tasks, has led to an increased incidence of MSK […]
The Evolution of the Digital GP
In the UK, accessing a General Practitioner (GP) has long been a challenging and time-consuming process. The National Health Service (NHS) has been a cornerstone of British healthcare for decades, but its struggle to meet the growing demand for primary care services has led to a crisis in GP accessibility. Long waiting times, difficulty securing […]
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 […]
Employee Wellbeing – Don’t be in the 20%
Recent research1 carried out by Group Risk Development (GRiD) who are the industry body for the group risk sector suggests that 80% of employers have increased their health and wellbeing support or employee benefits to adapt to the changing circumstances of their staff. Since Covid, the importance of Wellbeing for employees has rapidly moved its […]
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 […]
Pension Scams
The pension landscape changed for the better back in 2015 as the government allowed consumers to have more flexibility and a wide range of options as to how they can access defined contribution pension at retirement. Whilst this news was long overdue and welcomed by most, there are a number of people in society who […]
The Inspectors are Coming!
Since the beginning of Workplace Pension Reforms and Automatic Enrolment back in 2012, the Pensions Regulator (TPR) has had the ability to carry out inspections on employers to ensure that they are complying with their duties. Before Covid, inspections by TPR tended to focus on employers that were failing to make correct pension contributions for […]
How do you solve a problem like the Pension Dashboards?
2012 was a massive year for the Workplace Pension landscape as this was the year that Automatic Enrolment commenced meaning employers would not only have to establish a suitable pension for their workforce but also pay into it alongside their employees. The employers with the biggest headcounts had to comply first and then over time, […]
Don’t let the Default be the Default
Most members of a Workplace Pension will rely on other people, normally their employer and possibly trustees to make important decisions around their workplace pension and specifically around the fund where their contributions are invested, namely the Default Fund. Despite the best efforts of an employer to promote the benefits to a member to review […]
