Employee Benefits
Nearly 60% of employers fail to personalise pension communications, says research
Most companies are not taking enough action to tackle the significant pensions inertia within their workforce, according to a survey by LifeSight.
Aon buys UK employee benefits firm
Aon has acquired Portus Consulting as part of wider plans to grow its UK employee benefits business both organically and through acquisition.
Adapting to challenges: How employers and group risk providers are reacting to changing needs
The ageing society, mental health and wellness are all driving the group risk agenda. Nick Martindale takes a look at how providers are responding to the challenges.
WSB Awards 2017 - Shortlists published
Here they are. The finalist lists for the WSB Awards 2017.
How cash plans are evolving to meet the needs of employers and employees
Cash plans remain a popular benefit offering for employers. Nick Martindale looks at the reasons behind this popularity and at how the market is evolving
Pensions and Benefits UK 2017: Last chance to register
There is less than one week to go until Pensions and Benefits UK 2017 - London's largest pensions and benefits conference and exhibition.
The finishing straight: Preparing employees for retirement
Jonathan Stapleton takes a look at how employers can help their members through the at-retirement journey and ensure they are getting the right support to make decisions.
How employee benefits for SMEs are changing
Working for an SME used to mean having limited benefit options. Owain Thomas explores why that is changing and what opportunities are now open to employers
Salaries for reward specialists to rise by up to 14% in 2017
The salaries for reward and compensation specialists will increase by up to 14%, research from Robert Walters shows.
REBA: Employers coming under growing pressure to increase benefits
A growing number of employers are looking to improve their employee benefits, latest research from the Reward & Employee Benefits Association (REBA) reveals.
Salaries for reward specialists to rise by up to 14% in 2017
The salaries for reward and compensation specialists will increase by up to 14%, research from Robert Walters shows.
Pensions and Benefits UK 2017: Registration opens
Pensions and Benefits UK 2017 - which will be held on 27-28 June - is now open for registration.
How technology can help improve employee health
Improving the wellbeing of staff has become increasingly important for employers. Nick Martindale looks at how technology can play a role in improving employee health
Salary sacrifice restrictions: The list of affected and exempt benefits
Here it is… A full list of all the benefits PP thinks will be exempted, protected and affected by the salary sacrifice restrictions announced by chancellor Philip Hammond yesterday.
Autumn Statement 2016: The key announcements on pensions
Cuts to the Money Purchase Annual Allowance; a £1bn raid on salary sacrifice schemes; a pledge to keep the pensions triple-lock; and increases in the Insurance Premium Tax… Professional Pensions takes a look at the key Autumn Statement announcements....
Chancellor restricts 'most' salary sacrifice benefits in £1bn Autumn Statement raid
Chancellor Philip Hammond has restricted the tax-free benefits offered by salary sacrifice schemes - a move that is set to save the government more than £1bn by 2022.
Going for gold: What makes a top quality DC scheme?
The corporate pensions market has changed radically over the past five years. Jonathan Stapleton asks a range of industry experts what now makes a gold standard offering to employees.
How Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council overhauled its benefits offering
WSB looks at what Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council did to win the Savings & Benefits Team of the Year accolade at the WSB Awards 2016.
Employers need to think before introducing LISA
Employers need to carefully consider whether to include products such as the Lifetime ISA (LISA) in their benefit packages.
How group risk is evolving
The group risk market is has evolved significantly over the past year. Nick Martindale looks at how providers are looking to demonstrate value and launch broader health and wellbeing initiatives
How Tesco created a grown-up approach to DC
Last year Tesco replaced its DB scheme with a low cost DC arrangement targeting investment strategies that push the boundaries of typical DC funds. Stephanie Baxter explores why the award-winning scheme breaks the mould.
BT creates global flex benefits scheme
BT has appointed Benefex to run a harmonised flexible benefits scheme for its global workforce.
How 'Save More Tomorrow' programmes work
Jonathan Stapleton looks at how the concept of 'Save More Tomorrow' can help firms increase employee pension savings and engagement
CISI conference: Steve Webb calls for UK 'Save More Tomorrow' scheme
Steve Webb calls for a ‘Save More Tomorrow’ scheme to be put in place and legislated for in the UK
