In our previous blog, we set out the things you might think about when choosing a new workplace pension scheme for your company. But are you considering ESG (the ethical, social and governance implications) when looking for a new workplace pension provider? This article helps you choose an ethical workplace pension scheme. Although many people don’t […]
Category: Employers
Read this if you’re thinking of changing pension provider
For many companies, setting up the pension is a tick-box exercise. After all, when you’re a small team responsible for everything from hiring employees to sales and marketing, getting your pension scheme underway can understandably come bottom of the priority list. But somewhere down the line, there comes a point when you want your pension, […]
Seven ways to improve your pension offer
Changing pension provider can be costly and time consuming. The good news? You don’t need to change pension provider to offer a market leading pension package. Here we’ll detail the seven things you can do to improve your package. What is a pension package? In today’s jobs market, prospective employees are on the lookout for […]
Workplace pensions guide for employers: Set up payroll pension contributions and make payments
Welcome to the final part of our series, ‘Pensions 101’, aimed at small business owners setting up their first workplace pension scheme. In this blog, you’ll learn more about setting up your pension scheme and payroll system so you and your employees are paying into the scheme on time. Getting started You should have already […]
Workplace pensions: welcome to the 90%…
If you are, or soon will be contributing to a workplace pension, you’re joining the 90% of eligible employees choosing to do the same. Congratulations, you’re in good company! But what is a workplace pension when it’s at home? Your workplace pension A pension is a bit like a savings account, but you won’t be […]
Workplace pensions guide for employers: How to achieve employee pension engagement
This is the fourth article in our series about how to set up a workplace pension scheme. Once your pension is up and running (see our Pensions 101 Guide Parts 1, 2 and 3), you’ll be making a sizeable contribution to your employees’ pensions each month. In this way, you are supporting your employees’ futures. […]
Workplace pensions guide for employers: Manage pension statutory obligations to staff
This is the third article in our series about how to set up a workplace pension scheme. You’ve set up your workplace pension scheme (using our Pensions 101 Guide Parts 1 and 2). Congratulations! But the job doesn’t stop there. You’ll need to keep on top of your statutory obligations to your staff to make […]
Workplace pensions guide for employers: Workplace pension scheme setup
Th is the second article in our series about how to set up a workplace pension scheme. So, you’ve read our Pensions 101 Guide for Employers Part 1. You’re now familiar with what a pension is and what auto-enrolment means. You’re ready to set up a workplace pension scheme for your business, enrol your eligible employees […]
Workplace pensions guide for employers: Getting started
This is the first article in our series about how to set up a workplace pension scheme. If you employ at least one person, you are considered to be an employer by the UK government. That means you have a legal duty to offer a workplace pension. However, you need to do more than just […]