Communication

Naomi Rainey looks at how the chewing gum manufacturer is re-engaging DB members

Rachel Dalton finds research that claims shock tactic comms miss the mark

LV= has launched the Pensions Village defined contribution (DC) communications package designed by Anthony Hodges Consulting (AHC) to coincide with the introduction of auto-enrolment (AE).

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has pushed back plans to simplify scheme disclosure regulations after the industry warned its original October 2013 implementation date was too soon.

Investing in communication improves employees' engagement with pensions and ultimately increases incomes in retirement, according to an academic study.

First UK Bus has discontinued its use of an outsourced call centre for its employees being auto-enrolled after it received a low volume of calls.

The Pensions and Benefits Show 2013 will be held on 12-13 June at the Excel Centre, London. Don't miss out!

A good communications strategy is essential to high uptake of any workplace benefits programme.

The number of scheme members contacting call centres for information about their pensions has grown significantly over the last year, says Equiniti Paymaster.

The industry has given the DWP plenty of food for thought on amending disclosure regulations. Taha Lokhandwala reports