Pensions

HR leaders need to start helping employees make pension decisions based on facts, not fear, says Steve Watson, director of Policy and Research at NatWest Cushon.

Planning how to pay for retirement is one of the biggest financial decisions people make so it’s important that employees are supported to understand their options. 

When it comes to deciding what to do with their pension savings, how confident do your employees feel?

The UK pensions landscape has entered a decisive phase of reform, bringing significant implications for trustees, pension schemes, employers and members. Jonathan Watts‑Lay, examines the key developments for the year ahead and beyond and what they mean in practice.

The very mention of pensions is enough to turn some people off but they are probably the most valuable benefit a company can offer to its employees and need to be presented with enthusiasm.