Workplace Article Feed
Are higher earners in danger of heading towards retirement poverty?
Joshua Creaven | 28 February 2023
Financial security in retirement is a concern for everyone. And when it comes to their finances, people expect more than ever from their employer. Read article.
Joshua Creaven
28 February 2023 | 4 min read
Are higher earners in danger of heading towards retirement poverty?
Joshua Creaven | 28 February 2023
Financial security in retirement is a concern for everyone. And when it comes to their finances, people expect more than ever from their employer. Read article: Are higher earners in danger of heading towards retirement poverty? .
Joshua Creaven
28 February 2023 | 4 min read
Which employees need extra support in 2023?
Hannah Tennant | 26 January 2023
We take a look at the third edition of the HL Savings and Resilience Barometer and how it can help you, as an employer, support different groups in your workforce during the coming year. Read article: Which employees need extra support in 2023?.
Hannah Tennant
26 January 2023 | 4 min read
Supporting employees worried about stock market downturns
Clare Stinton | 6 December 2022
It’s normal for pension fund values to go up and down, and if employees have been checking their online accounts over the course of this year, they’ll likely have had more than one sharp intake of breath. Read article: Supporting employees worried about stock market downturns.
Clare Stinton
6 December 2022 | 8 min read
Protect your workforce from pension and investment scams
Hannah Tennant | 26 October 2022
The latest on spotting pension and investment scams and what you can do to help raise awareness with your employees. Read article: Protect your workforce from pension and investment scams.
Hannah Tennant
26 October 2022 | 5 min read
What does bond market turmoil mean for pension members?
Helen Morrissey | 13 October 2022
It’s been a volatile couple of weeks for pensions with the Bank of England stepping in to help. Senior Pensions and Retirement Analyst, Helen Morrissey, explains the current situation. Read article: What does bond market turmoil mean for pension members?.
Helen Morrissey
13 October 2022
Auto-enrolment during a cost-of-living crisis – what is the way forward?
Hannah Tennant | 12 October 2022
With more than one in five households spending more than they have coming in, is now the time to expand the automatic enrolment policy? Any changes would have a significant impact on both employees and employers. Read article: Auto-enrolment during a cost-of-living crisis – what is the way forward?.
Hannah Tennant
12 October 2022 | 3 min read
The impact of matching pension contributions
Joshua Creaven | 24 August 2022
The amount employers contribute to pensions can shape how well people engage with their retirement savings. The effect of just a single percentage increase can have a huge impact on retirement outcomes. Read article: The impact of matching pension contributions.
Joshua Creaven
24 August 2022 | 3 min read
ESG: Investing sustainably in the HL Growth Fund
Nick Clough | 18 July 2022
Many of us want to do our bit to reduce the impact we have on our planet, people and our local communities. But did you know it’s possible to invest responsibly too? Read article: ESG: Investing sustainably in the HL Growth Fund.
Nick Clough
18 July 2022 | 5 min read
Is now the right time to increase auto-enrolment contributions?
Sarah Pearce | 12 July 2022
With changes to auto-enrolment a strong possibility, we look at why increasing pension contributions in this way may not have the desired impact. Read article: Is now the right time to increase auto-enrolment contributions?.
Sarah Pearce
12 July 2022 | 3 min read
What do our employer clients think of HL Workplace?
Joshua Creaven | 24 June 2022
In Spring 2022, we undertook our annual employer satisfaction survey. We asked our employer clients for their feedback about the service they receive. Let’s go through what they had to say. Read article: What do our employer clients think of HL Workplace?.
Joshua Creaven
24 June 2022 | 2 min read
The impact of rising costs on retirement planning
Hannah Tennant | 20 June 2022
A new survey by YuLife and YouGov reports that 80% of employees who are stressed about money say it impacts performance in the workplace. How can employers help limit the impact of rising costs on employees’ financial planning? Read article: The impact of rising costs on retirement planning.
Hannah Tennant
20 June 2022 | 4 min read
Planning for bumps in the road
Clare Stinton | 12 May 2022
Predicting the future is impossible, but it helps to be financially prepared when the unexpected happens. Read article: Planning for bumps in the road.
Clare Stinton
12 May 2022 | 3 min read
The gender pension gap – how can women work towards a better retirement reality?
Helen Morrissey | 20 April 2022
We take a closer look at the gender pension gap and strategies to help women save more for retirement. Read article: The gender pension gap – how can women work towards a better retirement reality?.
Helen Morrissey
20 April 2022
Workplace savings: the secret way to save?
Sarah Pearce | 4 April 2022
Most savers don’t realise that some investment accounts can be saved into through payroll, via their employer. But what does workplace savings actually mean? And how exactly can it help improve overall financial wellbeing? Read article: Workplace savings: the secret way to save?.
Sarah Pearce
4 April 2022 | 4 min read
Now is the time to encourage your employees to use their workplace benefits
Sarah Pearce | 25 March 2022
The rise in the cost of living could mark a prime time to help your employees review their workplace benefits offering. Read article: Now is the time to encourage your employees to use their workplace benefits.
Sarah Pearce
25 March 2022 | 2 min read