Financial benefits

UK pension pots have increased by 16 percent on average in just a year as savers “appear to be prioritising pensions more than ever”, according to online provider PensionBee....

“As the third chapter of life, retirement should be a positive experience,” according to Tom Evans, managing director, retirement, at Canada Life. “And for many that is, thankfully, the...

The pensions industry can expect the regulator to “engage differently with the market” in future, as it ups its digital capabilities, monitors market consolidation and bolsters saver innovation. In...

When Royal Mail planned the relaunch of its wellbeing programme, it faced a unique set of challenges, not least communicating benefit changes that required a workplace email when many...

Cost is the number one factor driving decisions around employee benefits and wellbeing strategies in the UK, research has shown. But in spite of this employers still view employee...

Employer Network Rail has implemented a 75 percent discount for train travel for its workforce as part of a benefits and reward package revamp after “disappointing” employee survey results...

Four in five (79 percent) people aged over 55 who have retired did not take up financial guidance or advice, instead preferring to manage their own finances.  This was...

More women than ever are engaging in DIY.  From plumbing to decorating and larger structural jobs, they’re proudly showcasing the results of their labour and inspiring others to do...

“How do we get more line managers with emotional intelligence? How do we make people feel they can work flexibly without feeling threatened? How do we get rid of...

Employee mental health is too important for EAPs to become diluted, argues Karl Bennett, chair of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association. Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) are under huge pressure...