All communication articles – Page 10
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NewsEasyJet pilots engagement strategy for DC members
Airline EasyJet has adapted its pension communication approach to cater to the working patterns of pilot and cabin crew employees, by making information clear and easily accessible for members on the move.
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OpinionWhy pension pros need to keep it simple
I have been surprised a few times recently by people making comments showing that they really do not know as much about pensions as they think.
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NewsIHG ups contributions ahead of 2019 deadline
Intercontinental Hotels Group has increased its default pension contributions to 2019 minimum levels a year early, after a multi-pronged member communications exercise last year sought to persuade employees to increase saving levels voluntarily.
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OpinionHow bringing pensions to life can improve staff engagement
From the blog: One of the first questions I ask when I start a new job is: “What are the employee benefits?”
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Opinion
Has auto-enrolment come of age?
Since its inception almost six years ago, auto-enrolment has succeeded in relying on inertia to help more people save for retirement, that much is clear. Uncertainty and a need to build on this success, however, remain.
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OpinionHow comms can help close the gender savings gap
From the blog: With the gender pay gap sitting firmly in the spotlight, it is not surprising we are also seeing a flurry of discussions about why women save less, and what should be done about it.
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OpinionClear and simple communication is key to preventing opt-outs
There is much speculation about what employees may do as a result of upcoming auto-enrolment minimum contribution increases. Will they decide to opt out – and what is the role of the employer in this next phase?
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OpinionHow to ensure good value for members
From governance and investment to member engagement and communications, seven experts, including HR directors, look at how employers, providers and trustees can ensure better outcomes for members of defined contribution schemes.
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Opinion
Which communication strategies are best at boosting engagement?
Mark Rowlands from Nest, Caroline Roberts from VisitBritain, Andy Cheseldine from Capital Cranfield, Nasir Rafiq from Islamic Relief Worldwide, Ami Bartrip from the Financial Times, Rosemary Lemon from Hays and Jason Green from Finance & Technology Research Centre discuss communication and engagement.
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Features
Does a good pension scheme improve recruitment and retention?
Analysis: Businesses believe that pension provision is having a positive impact on recruitment and employee retention, according to a recent study, but opinions are divided on whether retirement savings are seen as more than just a nice-to-have.
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Opinion
Governance and investment: What are the duties of employers and providers?
Andy Cheseldine from Capital Cranfield, Nasir Rafiq from Islamic Relief Worldwide, Ami Bartrip from the Financial Times, Caroline Roberts from VisitBritain, Mark Rowlands from Nest, Jason Green from the Finance & Technology Research Centre and Rosemary Lemon from Hays consider the responsibilities of employers and providers in relation to scheme management and default investment.
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NewsReuters steps up member comms during sponsor M&A
Trustees of the defined benefit schemes of Thomson Reuters have been updating members about the agreed sale of part of the business, as experts stress the fine line between saying too much or too little about a deal.
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NewsVirgin Money introduces financial wellbeing portal for employees
Virgin Money has introduced a financial wellbeing portal to help employees think differently about their relationship with their own money, including retirement savings.
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FeaturesBMA rebukes NHSE and Capita over admin 'fiasco'
The British Medical Association – the trade union and professional association for doctors and medical students – has been lobbying for improvements to the administration of the NHS Pension Scheme after member complaints and a motion by GPs last year to address issues with third-party administrator Capita.
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OpinionWe can do better on financial education
For many years, pension professionals have been trying to educate savers.
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Opinion
Breaking the habit: Can life events make people more engaged with pensions?
Would you be interested in reading about your pension if you had just started a new job? What if you had just got married – or divorced?
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OpinionKeep things simple when communicating costs and charges
The Financial Conduct Authority’s new rules around the disclosure of transaction costs was largely welcomed by the pensions industry. Transparency makes sense. The question is, how do we communicate this information to members in a way they will understand?
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OpinionTrustees must adopt more transparent practices
Another new year, another set of pension crises. Following on from the likes of BHS and British Steel, we now have Carillion, and this time pension trustees are in the spotlight more than ever before.
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Features
Pearson scheme upgrades comms to boost engagement
The Pearson Pension Plan has revamped its member communications and engagement strategy, using the experience to apply a similar approach to the scheme’s member-nominated trustee appointment process.
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OpinionWhere is the pensions ice bucket challenge?
Auto-enrolment is a success. Opt-out rates are low, and the number of defined contribution savers and assets are growing rapidly. But will this initial success disappoint in the long run?