Your workplace pension scheme is probably one of the most expensive benefits you offer your employees. In fact, the average employer contributes £1,305 per employee, per year! Because, in most cases, it’s a mandatory expense, many employers don’t even think about whether employees engage with their pension. But leaving it to one side runs the […]
Category: Pensions
How to choose an ethical workplace pension
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 […]
How do I know if my pension is doing well?
Have you saved enough for your retirement? Maji explains how to maximise your pension contributions and see how well your pension is doing. […]
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, […]
How do I consolidate my pension?
In our first blog on pension consolidation, we helped you work out if it’s something you should be considering. If you decided it’s something you’d like to do, this blog will help you understand what steps you need to take to consolidate your pension. What’s involved in consolidation? If you want to consolidate Defined Contribution […]
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 […]
Default funds – are they the right fit for you?
What is a default fund? A fund is where your money is pooled with other people’s in a mix of investments. The default fund (or range of funds) offered by a pension provider is where your money is invested if you do not actively choose where it goes. The default fund is usually managed for […]
Risks you face when saving for your financial goals
The biggest risk to your financial goals is the risk of not being able to meet them When people think of risk with regards to their finances, they immediately think about losing money. But is that how you should be approaching planning for your future? When it comes to our money, the risks we face […]
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 pension contributions: How much is enough?
If you’re contributing to your workplace pension, you’re already taking an important step towards your future. Contributions you make today will be invested and grow over time. But it’s always tricky to know if your contributions are enough to put you on on track for a comfortable future. This article breaks down the basics of […]