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Welcome to our latest edition of Smart Money for September/October 2023. In this issue, we look at investment bonds and explain how they offer several benefits that some investors may be missing out on, which have become even more beneficial due to recent [..]
Welcome to our latest edition of Smart Money for May/June 2023. In this issues, if you are a UK resident planning for your retirement, it’s important to be aware of the State Pension changes that have taken effect in the new tax year. From April, the amount you [..]
Employees could be given the power to choose their own pension provider in a move that could see the end of staff having to close one pension down and start a new one every time they change jobs. A Ten Minute Rule Bill will be read in parliament and proposes to [..]
Many workplace pension schemes have a default investment strategy known as “lifestyling”. Lifestyle investment options are designed to make it easy to save for retirement. As your retirement date draws closer, pension savings are gradually and automatically [..]
A pension is the employee benefit that workforces value the most, according to the results of a survey carried out by benefits consultancy Punter Southall Aspire with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) between December 2022 and January 2023. [..]
A significant increase in the minimum contributions to workplace pensions is required according to a new report by the Association of British Insurers (ABI).[1] With the tenth anniversary of the introduction of automatic enrolment (AE) into workplace pensions [..]
Most people in the UK will know what a pension is, and a great proportion will have one themselves. But the pension we know today is very different to that of over a century ago. Changes have included the launch of the State Earnings Related Pension Scheme (SERPS), [..]
Only a quarter (23%) of employees are aware of environmental, social and governance (ESG) options when it comes to their workplace pension, according to research from employee benefits, wellness and financial education provider Secondsight. In the report, [..]
Only a quarter of people are aware of ESG-related options when it comes to their workplace pension despite an increased interest in sustainability, particularly among younger people, a new report from Secondsight has found. The report - “Workplace pensions and [..]
For many people, retirement is a time to relax and enjoy the rewards of a lifetime of hard work. Your employees may already have thought about what they want to do, whether that’s taking long holidays or simply spending more time with their loved ones. Of [..]
After almost two years of pent-up frustration among employees, as a result of a stagnant jobs market throughout the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, the so-called ‘Great Resignation’ is underway. And, although pay is an important consideration in any job [..]
For most people, their job is a big part of their day to day lives with much of their time being spent working. Because of this, some of the life events people experience throughout their lives, good or bad, might have an impact on how they perform at work. These [..]
We've thoroughly enjoyed our introduction to Secondsight. The whole team is exemplary in their commitment to providing excellent and efficient service and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to other law firms or professional services firms seeking a refreshing approach to managing their employee benefits. We are looking forward to continuing our relationship with the business over the coming years.
Caroline Stevens, Director, Crowell & Moring
The ideas and connections Secondsight have brought to Epson, and our local HR team, have been invaluable and meant we have set new financial benefits and wellbeing solutions in place that we would simply not have done before.
Stuart Chalmers, HR Manager UK, Ireland and Nordics, Epson Europe
The world of pensions can be quite grey but you always bring a huge amount of colour to it. I have never been so engaged with pensions and neither have our employees. I would highly recommend you and your team.
Alison Field, Group HR Director, Briggs Equipment
Communication and employee word of mouth have been key to its success to date. We truly believe that the financial education programme is an excellent investment - both in terms of time and money.
Rick Hewitt, Finance Director and Board member at Ricoh
A* customer service and assistance. Nothing is too much trouble.
Jane Howard, Payroll and Rewards Officer, Yazaki Europe
Over the last three years, this team has been proactive and efficient, highly knowledgeable plus friendly and easy to deal with.
David Barry, HR Manager, Manufacturing Technology Centre
