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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.
Helen Morrissey
13 October 2022
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
Striking the balance between your savings pots and your investment horizons
James Corke | 23 March 2022
Everyday life is getting more expensive. But what can you do about it? Read article: Striking the balance between your savings pots and your investment horizons.
James Corke
23 March 2022 | 5 min read
The retirement reality: it’s time to prioritise your future self
Clare Stinton | 25 February 2022
In retirement, many of us dream of travelling the world, or relocating to the seaside, but for the majority this will remain a pipedream. Urgent action is needed to close the increasing retirement expectations versus reality gap. Read article: The retirement reality: it’s time to prioritise your future self.
Clare Stinton
25 February 2022 | 4 min read
Young people and their finances: a view from two employees
Sarah Pearce | 6 December 2021
We talk to two HL employees about how they manage their finances, how to engage younger employees and what they think of workplace financial wellbeing. Read article: Young people and their finances: a view from two employees.
Sarah Pearce
6 December 2021 | 1036 min read
Financial wellbeing: why pay gaps drive pension gaps and how to narrow them
Sarah Pearce | 19 November 2021
On average women retire with less than half the income of men. What can employers do to narrow the pay gap in their early career to increase the likelihood of a favourable pension at retirement? Read article: Financial wellbeing: why pay gaps drive pension gaps and how to narrow them.
Sarah Pearce
19 November 2021 | 5 min read