A research report into employer and employee attitudes to saving in the workplace. The start of automatic enrolment in October 2012 will affect all of the UK’s working population and forever change how people save for their retirement.
This document provides an overview and summary of the 2009 Kaiser Family Foundation/Health Research & Educational Trust Employer Health Benefits Annual Survey. The survey collected data from over 2,000 small and large employers on health benefits offered, costs of coverage, worker and employer contributions, plan design, and other topics. Key findings include that average annual premiums for family coverage in 2009 were $13,375, with workers contributing on average $3,515 toward their premiums. Large firms on average pay higher premiums than small firms. The percentage of firms offering health benefits has remained stable at around 60% since 1999.
The aging of the American workforce will have significant implications for employers and employees. People are living longer, with some estimates that over 600,000 Americans will be over 100 years old by 2050. There is now a 31% chance that at least one spouse in a married couple will live past 95 if they retire at 65. This means employees may need to plan for 30 years of retirement. However, retiring at 65 is very expensive to fund for most people. As a result, 70 or 72 is becoming the new standard retirement age. This aging trend presents challenges for employers to support longer working and retirement periods.
The document discusses organizational challenges facing Japanese companies as their traditional employment model changes. It outlines shifts in recruitment toward more temporary workers, changes in pay structures, and newer performance management systems. Current challenges include talent shortages, retention of younger workers who change jobs more, excessive overtime, implementing oversight systems, developing management skills, and managing knowledge transfer as communication changes. These challenges may impact overseas operations of Japanese firms if not addressed.
This presentation summarizes key aspects of upcoming pension reforms in the UK. It discusses the goals of increasing retirement savings coverage, particularly for low-paid workers. A major component is auto-enrollment, which will require employers to automatically enroll eligible employees into a qualifying pension scheme. It outlines the contribution structure and phases in contributions over time. It also discusses the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) program that employers can use and certification processes for existing employer pension schemes. Key dates are provided for when auto-enrollment will take effect based on company size. Potential impacts and strategies for employers are identified.
Aviva's Working Lives report - Issue 2, February 2013Aviva plc
The document provides an overview of a research report on employer and employee attitudes towards workplace pensions, savings, and benefits in the UK. It finds that while awareness of automatic enrollment reforms has increased, engagement remains a challenge, as many employees do not feel they can afford pension contributions. The report also finds differences in attitudes based on company size, with larger employers being further along in preparing for and managing automatic enrollment.
Get Affordable Dental Treatment with MetLife Orthodontics InsuranceMarina Jolie
Orthodontics insurance Plan reimburses the total expense of dental treatments. It finances for all types of treatments that you opt for your teeth like teeth filling, putting braces, adjustments of braces, teeth cleaning and various types of dental surgeries etc.
Simplyhealth is a UK-based healthcare company that provides health plans including private medical insurance, dental plans, health cash plans, and self-funded health plans to over 20,000 businesses. It has been operating for 140 years under various names and now covers nearly 4 million people. Simplyhealth prides itself on providing world-class customer service and tailoring plans to suit each business client's needs and budget.
This document provides an overview and summary of the 2009 Kaiser Family Foundation/Health Research & Educational Trust Employer Health Benefits Annual Survey. The survey collected data from over 2,000 small and large employers on health benefits offered, costs of coverage, worker and employer contributions, plan design, and other topics. Key findings include that average annual premiums for family coverage in 2009 were $13,375, with workers contributing on average $3,515 toward their premiums. Large firms on average pay higher premiums than small firms. The percentage of firms offering health benefits has remained stable at around 60% since 1999.
The aging of the American workforce will have significant implications for employers and employees. People are living longer, with some estimates that over 600,000 Americans will be over 100 years old by 2050. There is now a 31% chance that at least one spouse in a married couple will live past 95 if they retire at 65. This means employees may need to plan for 30 years of retirement. However, retiring at 65 is very expensive to fund for most people. As a result, 70 or 72 is becoming the new standard retirement age. This aging trend presents challenges for employers to support longer working and retirement periods.
The document discusses organizational challenges facing Japanese companies as their traditional employment model changes. It outlines shifts in recruitment toward more temporary workers, changes in pay structures, and newer performance management systems. Current challenges include talent shortages, retention of younger workers who change jobs more, excessive overtime, implementing oversight systems, developing management skills, and managing knowledge transfer as communication changes. These challenges may impact overseas operations of Japanese firms if not addressed.
This presentation summarizes key aspects of upcoming pension reforms in the UK. It discusses the goals of increasing retirement savings coverage, particularly for low-paid workers. A major component is auto-enrollment, which will require employers to automatically enroll eligible employees into a qualifying pension scheme. It outlines the contribution structure and phases in contributions over time. It also discusses the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) program that employers can use and certification processes for existing employer pension schemes. Key dates are provided for when auto-enrollment will take effect based on company size. Potential impacts and strategies for employers are identified.
Aviva's Working Lives report - Issue 2, February 2013Aviva plc
The document provides an overview of a research report on employer and employee attitudes towards workplace pensions, savings, and benefits in the UK. It finds that while awareness of automatic enrollment reforms has increased, engagement remains a challenge, as many employees do not feel they can afford pension contributions. The report also finds differences in attitudes based on company size, with larger employers being further along in preparing for and managing automatic enrollment.
Get Affordable Dental Treatment with MetLife Orthodontics InsuranceMarina Jolie
Orthodontics insurance Plan reimburses the total expense of dental treatments. It finances for all types of treatments that you opt for your teeth like teeth filling, putting braces, adjustments of braces, teeth cleaning and various types of dental surgeries etc.
Simplyhealth is a UK-based healthcare company that provides health plans including private medical insurance, dental plans, health cash plans, and self-funded health plans to over 20,000 businesses. It has been operating for 140 years under various names and now covers nearly 4 million people. Simplyhealth prides itself on providing world-class customer service and tailoring plans to suit each business client's needs and budget.
UK tax implications on Employee Benefits factsheetSimplyhealthUK
This document discusses the various taxation implications of company-paid healthcare in the UK, including:
- Insurance Premium Tax of 6% is included in insurance premiums and cannot be reclaimed.
- Employers pay Class 1A National Insurance Contributions of 13.8% on the cost of employees' healthcare benefits.
- Employees pay income tax on the value of their benefits at their marginal tax rate of 20%, 40%, or 50%.
- Companies can deduct the costs of providing employee benefits from profits for corporation tax purposes.
It provides examples of the tax treatment for private medical insurance and health cash plans.
Steven Kandarian, Chief Investment Officer at MetLife, summarized the company's defensive positioning in response to weaknesses identified in certain asset sectors early in 2007. MetLife repositioned its portfolio for an anticipated recession by reducing leverage and increasing liquidity. The document then provides an overview of MetLife's views on the 2009 market outlook and themes, including details on spreads, alternative investments, portfolio income sources, and the composition and performance of specific asset classes like RMBS, CMBS, and corporate bonds in MetLife's portfolio.
- MetLife will hold its 2007 Annual Meeting on April 24, 2007 at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City.
- Shareholders will vote on two matters: electing five Class II Directors and ratifying the appointment of Deloitte & Touche as the independent auditor for 2007.
- The document provides details on voting procedures, attending the meeting, revoking proxies, and voting by employees through MetLife benefit plans.
This presentation summarizes energy industry trends and opportunities in Singapore. It discusses Singapore's role as an oil bunkering and refining hub, contributing 5% to GDP. Recent developments like the Jurong Rock Caverns underground storage facility are noted. Case studies describe successful logistics solutions provided to Shell and Halliburton, focusing on reliability and ease of online transaction processing. Plans for 2014 aim to further provide seamless supply chain solutions and grow in manufacturing sites for oil majors and oilfield services companies.
- Aviva reported its 2014 results and outlined its investment thesis of achieving cash flow from business units and growth through life insurance new business value, general insurance underwriting results, and asset management net fund flows.
- The document discusses Aviva's progress on its cash flow and growth goals and provides an overview of the rationale for its proposed acquisition of Friends Life, including expected financial and strategic benefits.
- Key details covered include expected synergies from the Friends Life acquisition, plans to increase Aviva's dividend, and securing a leading position in the UK market through additional customers and asset management funds.
International reported strong 2008 results despite a challenging environment. Premiums, fees, and other revenue are expected to grow from $4.1 billion in 2007 to a range of $4.525-$4.625 billion in 2008. Operating earnings are projected to be $480-500 million in 2008, down from $568 million in 2007. International will continue pursuing growth through geographic, business model, product, and distribution diversification.
Many of your employees may not feel well but they aren't physically ill. Instead, what they lack is "financial wellness," a hot topic in many companies these days. In a nutshell, they're worried about making ends meet today as well as in the future, and that can take a toll on their productivity. Should you try to do anything about it? And, if so, what?
The document summarizes findings from the Aviva Real Retirement Report about finances and attitudes of over-55s in the UK. It finds that while incomes are rising, many over-55s remain concerned about having enough money in retirement. It also examines attitudes towards the new pension freedoms announced in the 2014 UK Budget, finding that while awareness is high, over half say the changes don't affect them and most will continue with traditional retirement solutions rather than accessing savings early. Spending is rising across many categories as consumer confidence increases with the improving economy.
The document summarizes a board presentation made to a large UK life insurance firm about technology futures. It outlines major trends in socioeconomics, regulation, and technology that will impact the industry. It discusses developing a strategic vision for IT evolution, improving IT and business alignment, enhancing customer management, and establishing an enterprise architecture. The presentation concludes by recommending the insurance firm establish a clear long-term vision, develop necessary capabilities, foster a culture of follow-through, overcome inertia to innovation, and learn to cut losses when needed.
The document discusses health and wellness in the UK according to two reports. It examines UK BMI levels by gender and the top five exercises regularly undertaken. It also looks at rates of good, ok, and poor health compared to BMI levels and fruit and vegetable consumption versus tea and coffee drinking. Additionally, it analyzes mental health issues, including the top five causes of mental health conditions and the four most common mental health problems. Sources of stress and anxiety like money worries and loneliness in different generations are also reviewed.
Infographic outlining Aviva's five carbon investment commitments responding to climate risk and the need to limit global temperature increases to within 2 degrees C
The Inspired Rewards platform provides employees with savings on gift cards, e-codes, and deals from various retailers. It offers discounts on items like food, clothing, entertainment, and more. Employers can use the platform to support employees financially and increase retention. The platform is customizable and has features like limited edition promotions and reloadable gift cards. It provides a simple way for employees to access everyday savings.
MetLife Home Loans is seeking ambitious mortgage sales professionals to join their growing team. They offer competitive compensation and benefits. MetLife Home Loans is a top mortgage lender known for its strength, leadership, and commitment to customers. Now is the perfect time to join MetLife Home Loans and take advantage of their marketing support, tools, and national brand recognition to help further their vision of bringing financial freedom to all.
This document summarizes several financial and employment topics relevant for UK businesses and individuals in October 2012. It discusses the beginning of auto-enrollment pension requirements for large employers, a small increase to the national minimum wage, plans for a new government-backed business bank, and upcoming changes to state pensions and child benefits that may prompt individuals to review their retirement plans.
Pensions Under Pressure: An Update for Global OrganizationsTowers Perrin
This Towers Perrin presentation explores the regulatory environment for defined benefit pension plans around the world and dramatic changes in key markets in 2009. The fast-evolving U.K. regulatory framework is a prime example, as the latest budget proposals pose further complications for pensions. There are, however, actions global companies can make in response.
This year’s guide has a particular focus on the United Kingdom, and featured topics include automatic enrolment, pension flexibility and the rise of defined contribution pensions.
Workplace Pensions - The impact on people who employ carersChris Gardner
The document discusses the impact of new workplace pension rules on individuals who employ carers. It explains that employers will now be required to automatically enroll eligible employees into a qualifying pension scheme and contribute a minimum amount. This poses challenges for elderly or vulnerable people who directly employ carers, as they will now have legal responsibilities and costs as employers. The document considers two options for how such individuals can meet the new requirements - establishing their own pension scheme or using the low-cost National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) scheme. It also notes that many elderly employers may switch to using care agencies instead, passing on the pension obligations.
AEGON Retirement Readiness Survey conducted in 2012, where we surveyed 9,000 participants from 9 countries around the world to find out what their retirement preparedness is.
Redington tax consultation response - A worker's pension tax free for lifeRedington
The document proposes changes to the UK pension system to increase the probability that "most people" achieve a "living wage" income in retirement by 2035. It recommends increasing auto-enrollment contribution rates and limiting tax relief to £5k contributions per year. It also proposes making auto-enrolled pensions tax-free in retirement to improve outcomes and reduce costs. The proposals aim to build on the success of auto-enrollment while encouraging further retirement savings through tax-exempt ISAs.
This document outlines the Conservative Party's proposals called "Get Britain Working" to tackle unemployment and reform the welfare system in the UK. The key aspects of the proposals are:
1) Replacing existing welfare-to-work programs with a new integrated program called "The Work Program" that will provide long-term personalized support to help people find and keep jobs.
2) A package of supplementary programs including initiatives to help people start their own businesses, get involved in volunteering, and participate in local job training clubs.
3) A major new initiative called "Youth Action for Work" to provide opportunities like apprenticeships, college training, and work experience placements to unemployed young people.
4)
The document provides a weekly summary of top HR and management stories, including:
1) Changes to UK agency worker regulations that will require equal pay and conditions after 12 weeks, prompting companies to reassess their workforce.
2) Falling numbers of skilled work visa applications in the first month after new restrictions were introduced, contrary to employer concerns.
3) Stable median pay rises of 2.5% in the UK, though below inflation, and a drop in average sick leave days per employee.
4) Indications that the government may scale back plans to outsource public services and extend recommendations on fair pay beyond the public sector.
UK tax implications on Employee Benefits factsheetSimplyhealthUK
This document discusses the various taxation implications of company-paid healthcare in the UK, including:
- Insurance Premium Tax of 6% is included in insurance premiums and cannot be reclaimed.
- Employers pay Class 1A National Insurance Contributions of 13.8% on the cost of employees' healthcare benefits.
- Employees pay income tax on the value of their benefits at their marginal tax rate of 20%, 40%, or 50%.
- Companies can deduct the costs of providing employee benefits from profits for corporation tax purposes.
It provides examples of the tax treatment for private medical insurance and health cash plans.
Steven Kandarian, Chief Investment Officer at MetLife, summarized the company's defensive positioning in response to weaknesses identified in certain asset sectors early in 2007. MetLife repositioned its portfolio for an anticipated recession by reducing leverage and increasing liquidity. The document then provides an overview of MetLife's views on the 2009 market outlook and themes, including details on spreads, alternative investments, portfolio income sources, and the composition and performance of specific asset classes like RMBS, CMBS, and corporate bonds in MetLife's portfolio.
- MetLife will hold its 2007 Annual Meeting on April 24, 2007 at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City.
- Shareholders will vote on two matters: electing five Class II Directors and ratifying the appointment of Deloitte & Touche as the independent auditor for 2007.
- The document provides details on voting procedures, attending the meeting, revoking proxies, and voting by employees through MetLife benefit plans.
This presentation summarizes energy industry trends and opportunities in Singapore. It discusses Singapore's role as an oil bunkering and refining hub, contributing 5% to GDP. Recent developments like the Jurong Rock Caverns underground storage facility are noted. Case studies describe successful logistics solutions provided to Shell and Halliburton, focusing on reliability and ease of online transaction processing. Plans for 2014 aim to further provide seamless supply chain solutions and grow in manufacturing sites for oil majors and oilfield services companies.
- Aviva reported its 2014 results and outlined its investment thesis of achieving cash flow from business units and growth through life insurance new business value, general insurance underwriting results, and asset management net fund flows.
- The document discusses Aviva's progress on its cash flow and growth goals and provides an overview of the rationale for its proposed acquisition of Friends Life, including expected financial and strategic benefits.
- Key details covered include expected synergies from the Friends Life acquisition, plans to increase Aviva's dividend, and securing a leading position in the UK market through additional customers and asset management funds.
International reported strong 2008 results despite a challenging environment. Premiums, fees, and other revenue are expected to grow from $4.1 billion in 2007 to a range of $4.525-$4.625 billion in 2008. Operating earnings are projected to be $480-500 million in 2008, down from $568 million in 2007. International will continue pursuing growth through geographic, business model, product, and distribution diversification.
Many of your employees may not feel well but they aren't physically ill. Instead, what they lack is "financial wellness," a hot topic in many companies these days. In a nutshell, they're worried about making ends meet today as well as in the future, and that can take a toll on their productivity. Should you try to do anything about it? And, if so, what?
The document summarizes findings from the Aviva Real Retirement Report about finances and attitudes of over-55s in the UK. It finds that while incomes are rising, many over-55s remain concerned about having enough money in retirement. It also examines attitudes towards the new pension freedoms announced in the 2014 UK Budget, finding that while awareness is high, over half say the changes don't affect them and most will continue with traditional retirement solutions rather than accessing savings early. Spending is rising across many categories as consumer confidence increases with the improving economy.
The document summarizes a board presentation made to a large UK life insurance firm about technology futures. It outlines major trends in socioeconomics, regulation, and technology that will impact the industry. It discusses developing a strategic vision for IT evolution, improving IT and business alignment, enhancing customer management, and establishing an enterprise architecture. The presentation concludes by recommending the insurance firm establish a clear long-term vision, develop necessary capabilities, foster a culture of follow-through, overcome inertia to innovation, and learn to cut losses when needed.
The document discusses health and wellness in the UK according to two reports. It examines UK BMI levels by gender and the top five exercises regularly undertaken. It also looks at rates of good, ok, and poor health compared to BMI levels and fruit and vegetable consumption versus tea and coffee drinking. Additionally, it analyzes mental health issues, including the top five causes of mental health conditions and the four most common mental health problems. Sources of stress and anxiety like money worries and loneliness in different generations are also reviewed.
Infographic outlining Aviva's five carbon investment commitments responding to climate risk and the need to limit global temperature increases to within 2 degrees C
The Inspired Rewards platform provides employees with savings on gift cards, e-codes, and deals from various retailers. It offers discounts on items like food, clothing, entertainment, and more. Employers can use the platform to support employees financially and increase retention. The platform is customizable and has features like limited edition promotions and reloadable gift cards. It provides a simple way for employees to access everyday savings.
MetLife Home Loans is seeking ambitious mortgage sales professionals to join their growing team. They offer competitive compensation and benefits. MetLife Home Loans is a top mortgage lender known for its strength, leadership, and commitment to customers. Now is the perfect time to join MetLife Home Loans and take advantage of their marketing support, tools, and national brand recognition to help further their vision of bringing financial freedom to all.
This document summarizes several financial and employment topics relevant for UK businesses and individuals in October 2012. It discusses the beginning of auto-enrollment pension requirements for large employers, a small increase to the national minimum wage, plans for a new government-backed business bank, and upcoming changes to state pensions and child benefits that may prompt individuals to review their retirement plans.
Pensions Under Pressure: An Update for Global OrganizationsTowers Perrin
This Towers Perrin presentation explores the regulatory environment for defined benefit pension plans around the world and dramatic changes in key markets in 2009. The fast-evolving U.K. regulatory framework is a prime example, as the latest budget proposals pose further complications for pensions. There are, however, actions global companies can make in response.
This year’s guide has a particular focus on the United Kingdom, and featured topics include automatic enrolment, pension flexibility and the rise of defined contribution pensions.
Workplace Pensions - The impact on people who employ carersChris Gardner
The document discusses the impact of new workplace pension rules on individuals who employ carers. It explains that employers will now be required to automatically enroll eligible employees into a qualifying pension scheme and contribute a minimum amount. This poses challenges for elderly or vulnerable people who directly employ carers, as they will now have legal responsibilities and costs as employers. The document considers two options for how such individuals can meet the new requirements - establishing their own pension scheme or using the low-cost National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) scheme. It also notes that many elderly employers may switch to using care agencies instead, passing on the pension obligations.
AEGON Retirement Readiness Survey conducted in 2012, where we surveyed 9,000 participants from 9 countries around the world to find out what their retirement preparedness is.
Redington tax consultation response - A worker's pension tax free for lifeRedington
The document proposes changes to the UK pension system to increase the probability that "most people" achieve a "living wage" income in retirement by 2035. It recommends increasing auto-enrollment contribution rates and limiting tax relief to £5k contributions per year. It also proposes making auto-enrolled pensions tax-free in retirement to improve outcomes and reduce costs. The proposals aim to build on the success of auto-enrollment while encouraging further retirement savings through tax-exempt ISAs.
This document outlines the Conservative Party's proposals called "Get Britain Working" to tackle unemployment and reform the welfare system in the UK. The key aspects of the proposals are:
1) Replacing existing welfare-to-work programs with a new integrated program called "The Work Program" that will provide long-term personalized support to help people find and keep jobs.
2) A package of supplementary programs including initiatives to help people start their own businesses, get involved in volunteering, and participate in local job training clubs.
3) A major new initiative called "Youth Action for Work" to provide opportunities like apprenticeships, college training, and work experience placements to unemployed young people.
4)
The document provides a weekly summary of top HR and management stories, including:
1) Changes to UK agency worker regulations that will require equal pay and conditions after 12 weeks, prompting companies to reassess their workforce.
2) Falling numbers of skilled work visa applications in the first month after new restrictions were introduced, contrary to employer concerns.
3) Stable median pay rises of 2.5% in the UK, though below inflation, and a drop in average sick leave days per employee.
4) Indications that the government may scale back plans to outsource public services and extend recommendations on fair pay beyond the public sector.
AEGON takes a closer look at one important reason for providing pensions – to incentivize employees to perform better and to raise employee commitment.
This newsletter from Plummer Parsons provides information about upcoming events like the upcoming UK budget and the transition to real time payroll reporting requirements. It also offers guidance on dividend vs salary payments for business owners and weighs factors to consider for retirement planning to avoid needing to work into one's 70s. The firm is available to help clients with any of these issues or with payroll processing and can provide a report on the budget after it is delivered.
The document discusses the pensions shortfall in the UK and how current contribution levels through auto-enrollment will not be enough for many people to achieve the target pension pots of £200,000-£250,000 by retirement. It notes that contributions may need to increase to 12.5% to help address this gap. However, increasing employer contributions could put pressure on businesses and require reviewing other costs. The article advocates for financial education programs to empower employees to make better savings decisions over their careers.
The document discusses how increased choice in UK pension benefits has created behavioral complications for members. It examines potential behaviors people may exhibit given more freedom over how they access pension funds. While choice is welcomed, there is concern that too much could overwhelm people and reduce optimal outcomes. The key question is how much choice is dangerous and how can its effects be managed. The document suggests employers understand member behaviors to plan accordingly and provide support through engagement programs to help people make informed retirement decisions.
The document discusses work-life balance and its importance for both employees and employers. It outlines how changing demographics, a 24/7 culture, and technology have increased the need for work-life balance. Employers can benefit from work-life balance through increased productivity, lower absenteeism and turnover, and improved customer experience. The document provides examples of flexible work policies and recommends employers consult staff and set measures to monitor progress.
Accounting For Pensions And Postretirement BenefitsStephen Faucher
The document discusses accounting for pensions and postretirement benefits. It begins by distinguishing between accounting for an employer's pension plan versus a pension fund. It then describes the nature of pension plans, including defined contribution plans where the employer contributes a set amount each period, and defined benefit plans where the employer promises a specified pension benefit. The financial crisis negatively impacted many pension plans by reducing their asset values, creating funding deficits. The chapter will cover accounting for defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefits.
Employment is a relationship between an employer and employee based on a contract. The employee provides certain services in the employer's workplace in exchange for compensation to help achieve organizational goals. Employment can be expressed as the number of people working or total working hours, and provides a platform where employers give tasks to employees. There are different types of employment including full-time, part-time, casual, and fixed-term contracts. Government programs aim to generate rural employment and guarantee at least 100 days of work through programs like MGNREGA.
The document summarizes key findings from a 2010 survey on absence and workplace health in the UK. It reports that the average days of employee absence fell from 6.7 days in 2007 to 6.4 days in 2009, but employee absence still cost the UK economy £16.8 billion. Minor illnesses accounted for most absence, while back pain and stress were main drivers of long-term absence. Employers estimated that 15% of absence was non-genuine, costing £2.5 billion. The survey found that most employers had wellbeing policies and saw their positive impact on attendance.
An insightful report providing information on remote working, specific issues affecting productivity, stress and wellbeing. Offers a rich mix of data and recommendations based on feedback and surveys
Stop looking out of the window and start looking in the mirror (2014)Tony Mattson
Our economy has a productivity problem. The solution is to address our engagement deficit and I believe that marketers are best placed to lead this.
However, marketing professionals have traditionally concerned themselves with external demand- side growth from customers rather than internal supply-side performance from employees. This has to change.
If marketers can embrace this opportunity, they will not only help themselves in their quests to become the business leaders of tomorrow; they will also improve their organisations’ performance and contribute to the wider health of the UK economy.
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Aviva reported interim results for 2018 that showed operating profit up 4% and operating EPS up 4%. Several major markets delivered strong growth, including the UK (up 10%), France (up 12%), Canada (up 7%), and Singapore (up 10%). Aviva remains confident in achieving its full year target of over 5% growth in operating EPS and will continue organic growth initiatives, pursue bolt-on M&A opportunities, and return excess capital to shareholders.
Aviva reported strong financial results for the first half of 2017. Operating profit increased 11% to £1,465 million, reflecting positive performances across Aviva's businesses worldwide. As a result, Aviva increased its interim dividend per share by 13% to 8.4p. Aviva's geographic and product diversity have benefited results, with increased sales and operating profit growth in the UK, Europe and Aviva Investors. The company has grown its top and bottom lines in key UK business lines like general insurance, pensions, annuities and protection.
Aviva's interim results showed an 11% increase in operating profit to £1,465 million. Key drivers of growth included strong performances in the UK, Europe, and Aviva Investors. The Solvency II capital ratio remained robust at 193%. Cash remittances increased 56% to £1,170 million and the interim dividend was raised 13% to 8.40 pence per share.
We help over 33 million customers around the world protect what's important to them through a wide range of insurance and savings products. We offer life, general, accident & health insurance, and asset management services to both individual and business customers. In 2016 we paid out £34.4 billion in benefits and claims to customers while growing our assets under management to £450 billion.
Aviva's results showed increased operating profit, capital, cash, and dividends compared to the previous year. The company's financial position has been transformed with a stronger balance sheet and excess capital, allowing it to plan additional capital returns to shareholders and debt reduction in 2017. Key metrics included a 12% rise in operating profit to £3,010 million, a 9% increase in the Solvency II capital ratio to 189%, and a 20% rise in cash remittances to £1,805 million. The company will continue focusing on growing its core businesses and operating profits.
Aviva reported strong financial results in 2016. Operating profit increased 12% to £3.01 billion and operating EPS rose 3% to 51.1p. Cash remittances to the group were up 20% at £1.805 billion. The Solvency II capital ratio was 189%, above the target range. Business segments such as UK and Ireland Life, Canada, and Aviva Investors performed well. The Friends Life integration delivered cost synergies ahead of plan. Aviva is growing its dividend and returning additional capital to shareholders in 2017.
Capital Markets Day 2016 presentation slidesAviva plc
Aviva held a Capital Markets Day on July 6, 2016 to provide updates to shareholders and analysts. The presentation included a cautionary statement noting forward-looking projections are subject to risks and uncertainties. Andy Briggs then discussed Aviva's UK Life business, noting its leading market position provides a competitive advantage in delivering both cash flow and low to mid single digit earnings growth over 2016-2018, with projected cash remittances of £3.5-4 billion during this period.
At Aviva, they help over 33 million customers save for the future and manage life's risks through businesses across 16 markets offering life insurance, retirement, savings and pensions, general insurance, health insurance, and asset management. Aviva has over 29,600 employees focused on helping customers overcome uncertainty. Their strategy is to focus on markets and segments where they can win, emphasize a digital-first customer experience, and meet all customer needs through life, general, health, and asset management products.
- Aviva's Solvency II ratio is 180% and its balance sheet is considered one of the strongest in the UK market.
- The integration of the Friends Life acquisition is ahead of schedule, with £168 million in synergies achieved to date and a target of £225 million by the end of 2016.
- Operating profits increased 20% to £2.7 billion for 2015, while operating EPS rose 2% despite foreign exchange headwinds.
Aviva reported strong financial results for 2015, with total dividends up 38% over the last two years and operating profit up 20%. The integration of the Friends Life acquisition was completed ahead of schedule, creating savings of £225 million. Aviva now insures one in four UK households and paid over £30.7 billion in benefits and claims to customers in 2015. The company also has one of the strongest solvency ratios in the UK market at 180% and is well positioned for continued growth and customer focus in 2016.
6 things you probably don’t know about online insuranceAviva plc
Online insurance is becoming more popular, with one in five consumers handling both their finances and investments online, and one in three purchasing motor insurance online. Younger consumers between ages 24-34 prefer digital channels for their finances, while over 35% of those over 54 are also keen to go digital first. Digital customers are more likely to use comparison websites to get more options online.
“After three years of turnaround we are now moving to a different phase of delivery. We have improved the balance sheet, simplified the Group and we are now transforming our business. The progress is evident in these results.
“The Friends Life integration is ahead of schedule and we have delivered £63 million of run-rate synergies after three months. This is encouraging but nowhere near complete. Amidst the integration, our UK Life business continued to grow, with value of new business up 31% excluding Friends Life.
“In general insurance, premiums and operating profits were higher. The combined ratio was 93.1%, the best in eight years, and underwriting profits increased 45%.
“The 15% increase in the dividend is a further step towards achieving our target payout ratio and underlines our confidence in our cash flow and the business.”
Aviva half year results 2015 analyst presentationAviva plc
The document outlines cautionary statements regarding forward-looking statements made by Aviva plc. It notes that actual results could differ from forward-looking statements due to factors like difficult economic conditions, regulatory changes, catastrophic events, and more. It also provides a timeline of key events at Aviva from 2013 to 2015, including acquisitions, divestitures, leadership changes, and financial results.
Aviva plc First Quarter 2015 Interim Management Statement Aviva plc
Mark Wilson, Group Chief Executive Officer, said:
“Aviva’s turnaround is on track and ahead of schedule. It’s been a busy quarter. We have completed the acquisition of Friends Life and at the same time delivered an improvement in our key metrics. Value of new business is up, our general insurance combined operating ratio has improved and our IFRS book value has grown over the quarter. In the face of unpredictable global markets, we continue to improve the Group’s resilience.
“Detailed plans to integrate Friends Life are well underway and whilst this is a challenging and complex project, we are confident of timely progress. We expect 2015 to be a year of continued delivery of our turnaround plan.”
Inflation drop gives over-55s an extra £1,032 a year in disposable income as ...Aviva plc
Falling inflation has given over-55s back their financial freedom and boosted saving habits as essential spending has fallen by 7% in a year, according to research from Aviva.
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Aviva's biannual UK Family Finances report (December 2014) reveals that:
> UK parents of 0-5s juggle earnings with childcare expenses
> 1 in 10 families using childcare for 0-5s say lower earner takes home nothing after childcare / work costs are paid
> Lower earner typically brings home just £243 after childcare / work costs are paid
> One in three families using childcare for 0-5s turn to grandparents
> Working parents are being hamstrung by childcare costs, with thousands effectively working for nothing, Aviva can reveal.
The company’s Winter 2014 Family Finances Report also reveals that one in 10 families paying childcare costs for youngsters aged 0-5, effectively see one earner bring home nothing from his or her job after childcare and work costs are taken into account.
Similarly one in four families in this position has one parent who brings home less than £100 a month after costs.
Find out more in the full report.
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“The steps we have taken to focus and strengthen the Group mean we are in a different position to two years ago.
“Notwithstanding this progress, there is still more to do before we can be satisfied we are fully delivering on our investment thesis of cash flow plus growth.”
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Concluding remarks
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1. Working Lives
A research report into employer and employee attitudes to saving in the workplace
Edition 1
2. Overview of the report Introducing Aviva’s
first Working Lives report
• Working life in the UK today 3
More than half of employees (56%) agree that pensions are the When David Lloyd George introduced the first state pension in Britain over
best way to save for retirement – with employees who contribute 100 years ago (January 1909), it had the simple aim of giving people the
putting aside 5.45% of their salary and employers contributing 6.40%. possibility in older age of living free of poverty and the workhouse.
Today, being able to sustain a comfortable standard of living when
• Transforming workplace pensions 5
they finally stop working is a goal for most UK workers. However, the
While 70% of employers are aware of automatic enrolment, pressures of family life and daily living expenses, a lack of job security and
68% of employees have little or no knowledge of the subject. economic uncertainty leaves today’s workers juggling their short-term
needs with long-term financial goals. Planning for retirement is therefore
• Beyond pensions – the value of workplace benefits 7 an easy decision to put off until tomorrow.
Almost all (96%) companies agree that their employees are critical
The simple fact is that people in the UK are not saving enough for their
to their success and 78% of employers offer some type of benefits
retirement. In a 2010 study, Aviva identified the annual pension gap (the difference between
to encourage motivation and staff retention.
what is needed to live comfortably in retirement and actual expected income) to be £318
billion or £10,300 per person, per year in the UK for those retiring over the next 40 years1.
• he Savings Engagement in Employment (SEE) Index
T 8
The first SEE Index shows low level of engagement among employers and employees. The solution is not a simple one, and neither is there an immediate solution. Just as the
Government 100 years ago made a landmark decision to introduce a pension to help Britain’s
• The critical lever – communication and engagement 9 workers plan for the long-term, so today’s Government is on the brink of implementing
Almost one in three companies (30%) say they tend not to communicate pension reforms that will mean every employee in the country will be automatically enrolled
to employees about pensions (beyond the basic requirements), as the into a workplace pension. From later this year, millions of people who have so far not been
majority of employers look for support when discussing this issue. saving for their retirement will begin putting money aside for the first time.
The Working Lives report from Aviva - one of the UK’s leading providers of workplace
• Pensions mean different things to different age groups 10
pensions - aims to analyse the UK’s rapidly evolving workplace savings market, asking
Younger age groups focus on more immediate benefits but are hungry employers and employees about their attitudes to saving in the workplace.
for knowledge on money management skills and pensions.
This fresh perspective on savings in the workplace contrasts the views of more than 200
• Confident in the future of workplace saving 12 private sector UK companies against the opinions of more than 2,000 private sector workers.
A new Savings Engagement in Employment (SEE) Index also creates a benchmark, which will
Recommendations for employees, employers and the pensions industry.
be tracked over time, to measure the overall level of savings engagement in the workplace.
• Appendix 1 – Questions on automatic enrolment answered 13 We look forward to monitoring the results and working towards a healthy workplace saving
culture in the UK.
• Methodology 15
Graham Boffey
Managing Director, Corporate Benefits, Aviva UK Life
Working Lives Report 2
3. Working life in the UK today
The start of automatic enrolment in October 2012 will affect all of the UK’s working population and forever change how people save for their However, the importance of financial rewards
retirement2. More than 29 million adults in the UK are employed – of whom 23.17 million are employed in the private sector3. cannot be underestimated, with 53% of
workers reporting that their key workplace
But what is the current workplace environment onto which we are pinning so many of our hopes for Britain’s savings future? Despite the current concern is how their pay compares to the
economic uncertainty, Aviva’s research shows that Britain’s private sector workers are generally happy, with 27% saying that they really enjoy their cost of living, whilst 37% are concerned
work and a further 45% saying they quite enjoy their work. about job security. Against this backdrop,
96% of UK private sector employers say that
Employee Job Satisfaction their employees are absolutely critical to the
Measuring employees’ happiness in the workplace by age group success of the business - so ensuring they feel
Employee age range motivated and valued is a key consideration.
22-24 25-29 30-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 Despite this, when asked about their other
key business concerns, it is not employees
Really enjoy work
but commercial success that’s top of
employers’ minds – 58% state that keeping
up with the competition is critical, and 50%
said they worry about adopting more efficient
systems and technology. Of their employee
27% 23% 28% 27% 28% 26% priorities, 50% of employers indicate that
their focus for the next 12 months is on
developing their existing workers.
Quite enjoy work
Who is saving for retirement:
More than half (56%) of UK private sector
employees agree that pensions are the top
way to save for their retirement, followed by
41% 46% 44% 47% 46% 40% property (43%) and a range of savings accounts
(43%). But not everyone has a pension.
enjoy their work
According to employees, 54% say their
TOTAL who
employer offers a workplace pension.
However, when asked, only 35% of
employees say they have one and 58% say
they do not.
68% 70% 72% 74% 73% 66%
= 2% of the age group
Working Lives Report 3
4. Median Employer
and Employee Pension
Contributions
Employee
Typical pension contributions:
5.22% Employer
The typical amount that a UK employee with a workplace pension is contributing to the scheme is 5.45% £1,205
of their salary (or £1,592 per year). The typical amount that a UK company contributes to an individual’s pension 5.69% % % of salary
scheme is 6.40% of an employee’s salary (or £1,783 per year). £1,371
Employees in the North West
Scotland
However, while these sums are not insignificant, 11% of employees say they have no idea how much contribute most (5.77%)
they contribute and a further 17% have no idea how much their employer pays in.
Employers in the South West
contribute most (6.82%)
Employees workplace pension provision:
5.43%
Ireland £1,357
5.80%
5.43% £1,402
N. West N. East
£1,357
5.75%
£1,437 5.77%
£1,376 5.50%
£1,425 6.50%
5.60% £1,743
£1,292
Yorks
Humber
38% 28% 15% 4% 4% 4% 2% E. Midlands 5.00%
Employer does not offer a Contribute to their pension Employer offers Company Not eligible to join Simply don’t Pay into a £1,536
company pensions scheme as does their employer a scheme but neither contributes but their company know what is company pension,
party contributes they do not pension scheme on offer but their employer
does not
5.30% 5.50%
£1,833 5.45%
£1,413
5.57% £1,976
5.89%
Actively decided against: £1,578 £1,571 5.93%
Of those employees who are offered a pension scheme and actively decide not to contribute, the largest proportion (55%) £2,212
6.50% W. Midlands
say that they simply don’t have the additional cash to put into a pension at this time. More immediate costs appear to hamper £2,275
E. Anglia
pension saving with some saying they have to repay debts (28%) and others citing the need to pay for immediate family costs 5.48%
(20%), as a barrier to saving. Wales £2,200 London
S. West
A total of 17% of those who were offered an employer pension but do not contribute to one themselves, said this was because 5.58% 5.88%
they didn’t trust pensions, and 4% said they did not trust their employer. One in five (21%) 25-34 year olds said they did not £1,441 £2,352
S. East
trust pensions, the highest percentage among those surveyed, and the group who - it could be argued - have been making some 6.82%
of the biggest financial decisions of their lives against the backdrop of the most turbulent economic climate of recent times. £1,810
6.78%
5.50% £2,328
£1,925
Working Lives Report 4
5. Transforming workplace pensions
Top Five Reasons People Don’t Contribute to Workplace Pensions Levels of Planning for Automatic Enrolment by Company
How prepared companies feel for the new legislation by company size
No spare
cash to Fully prepared Well advanced Started
contribute 55% 57% 31% planning
to a 9%
pension
Debts to
pay off
28%
Over 1000
Immediate
family
needs 20%
are more
important
Don’t trust
pensions
17%
Fully prepared Well advanced Started planning Need to start
No plans 3%
33% 19% 28% discussion
Company Size by employees
17%
Rather
have the 13%
cash now
100 to 249
During the next few years all UK private sector businesses will be required to pay into a
workplace pension for eligible employees under the automatic enrolment regulations.
Employers will be required to contribute to an employee’s pension scheme if the individual
chooses not to opt out. Some of the most common questions about what automatic enrolment
means for employers and employees are answered in Appendix 1 of this report (page 13). Fully prepared Well Started planning Need to start discussion No plans
22% advanced 28% 28% 11%
11%
It is not surprising that automatic enrolment is something that many employers are aware of,
70% say they know about the new legislation and 43% have actively started planning for
its introduction. However, when their understanding and intended actions are more closely
1 to 49
examined, the picture is less clear and perhaps suggests that many employers have not thought
through the long-term requirements beyond their initial staging dates.
Overall, just under a quarter of companies (23%) said they feel fully prepared and understand what
they will put in place, 11% said their planning is well advanced and 28% have started planning.
On the other hand, 11% of those who have heard of the legislation have no plans at all, and 27%
say that they have not started discussing the legislative implications for their business.
Working Lives Report 5
6. The consumer awareness gap: Those who are undecided amount to 21% and it is largely these ‘undecided’ workers who
While a high proportion of employers are at least aware of automatic enrolment (70%), a significant employers, the Government and the broader industry must target.
number of private sector employees (68%) have little or no knowledge of the subject. This illustrates a Over a third (37%) of employees think they will opt out. This breaks down into: 18% who say they
critical challenge that will need to be overcome if automatic enrolment is to gain traction in the workplace. cannot afford it, 16% will opt out as ‘they prefer to make their own arrangements’, and 3% will
Even those employees who said they had some knowledge on the subject, when questioned opt out when they get around to it.
further actually had little depth of understanding as to what it might mean for them personally. When asked what they think their employees’ opt out rates will be, employers’ estimations are
26% 36%
generally in line with those of employees. Almost a quarter of employers (23%) think that none of
had no idea how it said that as they
their staff will opt out and 27% said they are unsure of how many of their staff will opt out.
might affect them were already in a
pension, it would Of those who feel that some of their staff will opt out, the typical percentage of workers they
13% felt it would have not impact on them believe will actively decide to leave the scheme is 33%.
15%
an impact but did felt they would Employers Views On % Of Employees Who Will Opt Out
not know what receive less money The percentage of employers that don’t know how many employees will opt out
that would be in their pay packet
9%
24%
were aware that they would be automatically
ONLY
33%
enrolled into a pension for the first time 27%
The choice to adapt or change: 21%
15%
For those companies who have started planning for automatic enrolment and currently offer a
pension, the majority of these (67%) have indicated that they intend to maintain their current scheme.
The remainder (32%) will adopt a two-tier system by maintaining their current pension provision and
adding a compliant second scheme for those employees who are not yet scheme members.
1000+
On an encouraging note, 42% of employers say they don’t think this change will have an impact on 50-99
their business and 31% say it will have a positive impact on their business.
1 to 49
250-999
To opt out or not to opt out: 100-249
One of the key factors in measuring the success of automatic enrolment will be the level of Size of company by employee
employee opt out rates.
Large companies (+1000 employees)4 are least likely to believe that their employees will opt out,
When asked about how they will respond to automatic enrolment, 43% of those employees without predicting that just 12% will choose not to belong to the scheme. On the other hand, small
a pension currently said they will remain within the scheme once enrolled. This breaks down into: 27% businesses (1-19 employees) are most likely to predict that their employees will opt out (37%).
said they will be very pleased to have a pension, 8% said they will contribute more than the minimum
levels, and 8% said they will stay in because they could not be bothered to opt out.
Working Lives Report 6
7. Beyond pensions – the value of workplace benefits
The vast majority (96%) of employers agree that their employees are critical to their success and Most common UK workplace benefits:
are increasingly expecting high levels of creativity and initiative (92%) from their staff. However, Excluding pensions, the most common benefits UK workers are offered are annual/performance-
people are already working on average 42.7 hours per week5 and many are concerned about how based bonuses (35%), life insurance / death in service benefit (24%), health insurance (23%) and
the rising cost of living will be met by their salaries alone. entry into the company share scheme (14%). Not all benefits are directly financial and over one in
five (22%) UK workers say their employer provides items such as luncheon vouchers, subsidised gym
Wage increases are not always possible as companies need to continue to be prudent with their membership, crèche facilities or the opportunity to take a sabbatical.
spending. Indeed, over a third (39%) of businesses are looking for ways to motivate staff ‘without
unduly increasing remuneration’ and 46% of businesses say they design their remuneration Not all benefits are equal:
packages carefully to control costs. What an employee is offered and what they value is not always the same but it does appear that
UK private sector employers are beginning to embrace a broader range of options.
Attracting and keeping employees:
With the cost of recruitment standing at an average £5,311 per hire6, the importance of a Benefits employers’ offer vs. those most valued by employees
good benefits package as a retention and motivational tool cannot be overlooked. This fact is
recognised by many UK businesses as over three-quarters (78%) offer their employees benefits
Health
beyond their basic salary. Annual Bonus Insurance
35% Pension scheme* Life
23%
Not surprisingly, salary / wages is highly valued by the majority of employees with half (50%) Non-
33% Insurance / financial
rating this as the most important element of their job. However, almost the same amount (46%) Death In Service benefits
Health
Benefit
want a healthy work-life balance, 46% see working within a good team as important and 40% Insurance 22%
24%
say that ‘doing a job they love’ is key to job satisfaction. Annual Bonus Pension 15%
36% scheme Life
Insurance Non-financial
Top Five Most Important Aspects of a Persons Job 16% benefits
14%
14%
Employer offers Employee values Pension scheme* = Money purchase / Defined contribution pension scheme
Top five benefits employers offer employees, broken down by age
TOTAL 18-24 25-34 35-54 55+
Flexibility and Annual bonus or performance based bonus 35% 34% 41% 35% 28%
work-life balance Doing a job I love
40% Money Purchase / Defined Contribution 33% 19% 36% 36% 31%
46%
Pension Scheme
Life insurance / death in service insurance 24% 15% 23% 27% 22%
Good facilities / Health insurance 23% 19% 24% 24% 19%
environment at work
Non-financial benefits 22% 29% 27% 21% 16%
28%
Working within a good Although pensions are considered the second most valuable benefit by employees, when asked
The salary / wages quality team how they would prefer to save for retirement they came out on top – pensions (56%), and property
50% 46% retains a strong foothold (43%) despite stagnation in the housing market.
Working Lives Report 7
8. First
SEE
The SEE Index Index
score - score
employers SEE
Q1 2012
38
score
employees
29
As part of the Working Lives report, a new Savings Engagement in SEE Index Breakdown - level of engagement
Employment (SEE) Index has been devised to track the overall level by employer size and employee age
of savings engagement in the workplace including awareness levels,
Employer by size with level of engagement scores
ownership and enthusiasm for workplace savings (including pensions) on
Employee by age with level of engagement scores
the part of UK private sector employers and employees.
These factors were given different weightings to produce a score out of
100 that will be tracked over the coming months and years. The initial SEE
Index shows a worrying lack of engagement by both employees (29 out of
100) and employers (38 out of 100) in the workplace savings arena.
Employee enthusiasm, ownership and awareness – the key areas tracked
by the SEE Index – rose in proportion to their annual earnings – 24 out
of 100 (under £20,000 per year) to 44 out of 100 (over £50,000 per
year). Concerns over immediate spending priorities are frequently stated
as a reason not to save for retirement by employees, and therefore it is
understandable that those who feel more cash-strapped may be less likely
34 36 38 44 47
to save for retirement. This highlights the challenge ahead for automatic
1 - 49 50 - 99 100 - 249 250 - 999 1000 +
enrolment, which stands to most benefit those on lower incomes, and
Size of company
those who are also less likely to be interested in saving into a pension.
For employers, the level of interest seems to be down to company size, 24
with firms of 1–49 employees (34) being less engaged than those with 27
over 1,000 employees (47).
This may be because only the largest companies will need to meet their 30
31
automatic enrolment requirements in the next year or so, and may
already have a company pension, while small companies will meet their
automatic enrolment staging over the next few years, and may not have
any current pension provision.
This is the first SEE Index and will act as a benchmark for future tracking.
18 - 24 25 - 34 35 - 44 55 +
Age of Employee
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9. The critical lever – communication and engagement
How employers communicate and engage with their employees about pensions and other Attracting employees’ attention:
workplace benefits is likely to be integral to changing the long-term savings culture in the UK.
While some employees (43%) jumped at the chance to be kept abreast of developments within
How employees gather information about their company pension scheme workplace savings (and 37% trust themselves to make decisions), a similar amount displayed a
worrying apathy (41%).
Almost a fifth (18%) would be interested in information on a regular basis in their payslip, 17%
would like accessible information on the intranet and 7% would like to be informed if their
Annual statements sent Use the From a Read company From
situation changes (for example due to a promotion).
to their home company intranet financial adviser newsletter colleagues
31% 22% 18% 16% 14% However, 8% of employees said they don’t want to know about workplace savings, 6% want
information less than once a year, and 19% said once a year was enough.
Despite this apathy, some employees are clearly in need of guidance as 16% say they didn’t know
When employees were asked to think of sources of information about workplace pensions –
how they wanted to receive information.
other than their employer, personal initiative came to the fore.
Helping companies support their staff:
24% say that they use the media for information
As pensions and benefits are a complex area, the guidance that companies can give is strictly regulated,
21% speak to their family and friends and the majority of UK companies need support when they are communicating with their staff.
17% use financial advisers for information on workplace pensions Larger companies tend to have specialists on hand – such as HR departments – and half (50%)
15% get information from the Department of Work and Pensions of companies with more than 5000 employees cite this as one of the sources they use to gather
information to explain workplace savings and pensions to their employees.
Currently, the level of communication and engagement about workplace savings within
However, this is not necessarily practical for smaller companies where the most common sources of
companies seems to be relatively low, and the methods used broadly traditional.
information are financial advisers / investment consultants (31%), pension providers (31%) and the
How employers communicated with employees about pensions Department for Work and Pensions website (19%).
Encouraging workplace saving:
20 % 24% With workplace pensions becoming increasingly important, the ultimate question facing the pensions
30% only explained the 16% said that they industry is – how do you encourage more employees to save and plan more for their long-term
said they ‘tend looked to the pension future? Employees say this comes down to money with 52% saying that they would save more into
benefits of a pens
ion waited until there
not to communicate trustee or provider to
when someone were legislative their workplace pension for their retirement if they had an increase in salary / bonus.
with employees communicate with
joined the changes before
about their communicating their staff However, ‘understanding’ also plays a major role as many employers realise that if employees were
company
pensions’ with their staff aware of how to make the most of their money, they would be in a better position to save into a
pension. Indeed, 22% of employees want to know how much they should save, 12% want advice on
how to manage their money and 11% want to understand the importance of saving.
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10. Pensions mean different things to different age groups
While automatic enrolment offers the potential of transforming many UK employees’ Age Group Engagement Differences
retirements, workplace pensions are perceived differently by different age groups. What would make employees save more for their retirement
Focus on immediate benefits:
32%
While 21% of 35-44s say that a pension scheme is a valued workplace benefit only 7%
of 22-24s agree. The younger age group is more likely to be focused on lifestyle benefits such
30%
as gym membership and a subsidised canteen (21% of 22-24s vs. 13% of 35-44s)
as they struggle to get their careers off the ground. 18-24 25-34 35-54 55+
This differing focus appears to be due to the fact that the younger generation believes
they are ‘too young’ to start a pension. Almost a third (32%) of 22-24s who have the
opportunity to start a pension through their workplace agree with this statement compared
to just 3% of 30-34s. 24%
23%
Access to savings key:
Percentage of engagement
However, while the older generation focuses on pensions, the younger generation focuses
20% 20% 20%
on what they see as more immediate financial solutions – shorter term savings. Indeed, 7%
of 18-24s and 6% of 25-34s say that the benefits they would most value in the workplace
are access to a wider range of savings or investment vehicles, compared to just 2% of 34-54s.
But while the younger age groups focus on more immediate benefits, they are hungry for
knowledge about pensions as sustained communication from the industry and Government 15%
about retirement saving begins to hit home. 14% 14%
13%
Almost a quarter (24%) of 18-24s said they would save more for their retirement if ‘shown
how to manage their money better’. 20% said they would do this if they ‘understood more
11%
about the benefits of saving’ for the long term and a further 20% said they would do this if
10%
‘someone showed them how to save more’. 9%
8% 8%
If these barriers are overcome, especially at this early age, younger people may develop a
savings habit which they will carry with them throughout their working adult life.
5% 5% 5%
4%
If someone If someone If someone If someone If someone
showed me how showed me what showed me how showed me what showed me
to save more the benefits of to manage my I might lose if I what I personally
saving are money better didn’t save need to save for
retirement
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11. Engagement:
Education, communication and
Talking about pensions – Magic Money
engagement are key to helping the 38% of UK As part of its campaign to recognise individuality and
younger age groups get their retirement employers say that they engage with customers via an age appropriate medium,
savings on track. have no plans to adapt Aviva launched its Magic Money social media campaign
their existing retirement in late 2011 – aimed at Generation Y (25-34s).
However, 38% of UK employers say communication strategies
that they have no plans to adapt their to suit younger workers In a series of short film clips shot on the streets
existing retirement communication and in the bars of Brighton and London, magician
strategies to suit younger workers and Pete Hathway used magic tricks with money as
15% say that it is not their place to the central theme to bring home the savings
encourage saving amongst employees. 15 % message to this generation of workers. These clips
not their
Younger workers who have their entire say that it is were then uploaded onto social media websites
urage
careers ahead of them arguably need the place to enco and it was viewed 685,445 times. This perfectly
gst
most guidance, so it is disappointing to saving amon illustrates that communication around pensions
employe es
see that employers do not intend to cater can be fun and age appropriate.
to their needs and send them on the path
to further financial security.
Some UK employers have recognised the importance of reaching
the under-35s and 31% intend to explain the benefits of tax and
employer contributions, 19% intend to highlight the fact that by
not saving, they are giving away ‘free money’ and 15% intend to
talk less about retirement and more about long-term saving.
31% 15%
intend to talk less
intend to explain
the benefits of tax 19% intendct about retirement and
more about
and employer to highlight the fa
long-term saving
contributions that by not saving,
ay
they are giving aw
‘free mon ey’
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12. Confident in the future of workplace saving
The advent of automatic enrolment is a significant change for the UK pensions market and
is likely to put the workplace at the heart of not only most employees’ income generation,
but also their financial planning and wealth generation.
However, as the SEE Index shows, a significant amount of work needs to be done on the
level of engagement employees and employers indicate they have in workplace saving.
This places a huge responsibility on the Government, pensions industry and advisers to
guide the UK’s working population – and their employers – through this process.
Employers need to: Employees need to: The pensions industry needs to:
• Understand your employees: • Take advantage: Don’t miss out on • Listen to customers: Put the
Understand the different needs and the “free money” your employer may needs of employers and employees
priorities of different employees – offer as part of your company pension at the heart of all you do
young and old, savers and non-savers
• Educate yourself: Find out • Provide choice: Provide a range
• Take action: Translate your about automatic enrolment of savings options to meet the
strong awareness of automatic and its benefits – see different wants of different
enrolment into positive action www.direct.gov.uk/en/ customers
pensionsandretirementplanning
• Ask for help: Ask your • Minimise opt outs: Positively
financial adviser and pension • Take responsibility: The sooner sell the benefits of retirement
provider for support or go to you start to plan for your retirement, saving to those who have yet to decide
www.aviva.co.uk/auto-enrolment the better how to react to automatic enrolment
• Boost engagement: Challenge ourselves
to raise Aviva’s SEE Index to over 50
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13. Appendix 1 – Questions on automatic enrolment answered
What is automatic enrolment? What is an eligible employee?
Automatic enrolment is a new process by which employees, if they are Any employee who normally works in the UK and who earns over a limit
not already in a pension scheme that meets the minimum contribution set by the Government. The limit is £8,105 for the current tax year.
levels set by the Government, will join a pension scheme chosen by Employees already in a qualifying pension scheme don’t need to be
their employer. Employees don’t have to do anything to join the scheme automatically enrolled into a new scheme but can stay where they are.
and contributions can be taken from their salary without them having True self-employed persons are not covered nor are people who are simply
to agree to it. Employees will be able to stop paying at any time and, office holders in a company, such as a company chairperson. But other
if they opt out of the scheme within one month of starting, any people, including agency staff and in some cases self-employed contractors
contributions they have made will be refunded to them. who are working for a ‘sole employer’, may need to be auto-enrolled.
What will employers need to do? Can employers use their current scheme?
Once the employer reaches their ‘staging date’ they will have to auto-enrol Employers can use their current scheme for automatic enrolment, if it can
all their eligible employees who are not already in a suitable pension scheme administer automatic enrolment, or they could use a new scheme. They
into an automatic enrolment pension scheme. They also have to allow their don’t have to use their current scheme if they don’t want to.
other employees who are not eligible the right to opt in and may need to
pay contributions for these employees as well. Employers can delay auto-
enrolling eligible employees for up to three months to avoid auto-enrolling
very short term, temporary employees.
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14. What is NEST? How much will this cost employers?
NEST stands for the National Employment Savings Trust. NEST is a new Initially, employers will have to pay no less than 2% of an employee’s
government-sponsored pension provider. It has been created to support banded earnings into a scheme. Employers can ask employees to pay as well
automatic enrolment in sections of the employer market where private providers but the employer cannot pay any less than 1% of these banded earnings. For
are unable to operate commercially – e.g. at the very small end of the employer the current tax year banded earnings is pay between £5,564 and £42,475.
market. For more information about NEST, see www.nestpensions.org.uk It is proposed that the contribution rates increase to 5% of banded earnings
from October 2017, with the employer paying no less than 2%, and 8% of
banded earnings from October 2018, with the employer paying no less than
3%. The employee can be asked to make up the differences between the
Do employers have to use NEST for automatic enrolment? total and whatever the employer pays. Alternatively if the employer wishes
to avoid using banded earnings, contributions can be based on percentages
No, NEST is one of the many alternatives available to employers.
of pensionable earnings or total earnings. The percentages they must use are
NEST however has a public service obligation which means that employers
very similar to those stated above.
who cannot find an alternative provider will be able to use NEST.
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15. Methodology
When do employers need to start automatic enrolment? The Aviva Working Lives Report was designed and produced by Aviva, and Wriglesworth
Research in association with Opinion Leader. As part of this, 2,004 private sector
employees and 210 private sector employers were interviewed in the first quarter of 2012.
This is still subject to consultation. The proposals are as follows. All staging
This data was combined with additional information from the sources listed below and
dates relate to the first day of a month2. used to form the basis of the Working Lives Report in April 2012.
• The staging dates for employers with 250 or more members are between Additional data sources include:
October 2012 and February 2014 with the largest employers going earliest. 1. Aviva/Deloitte – Pensions Gap – September 2010
• Employers with 50 to 249 members will stage between April 2014 and 2. ONS – Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings – December 2011
April 2015 and those with 30 to 49 members will stage between August 3. ONS – Labour Market Statistics – March 2012
2015 and October 2015. 4. University of Strathclyde – Company Size Definitions – March 2012
5. ONS – Membership of Workplace pension schemes – February 2012
• Employers with less than 30 members will stage between January 2016
6. Bersin Associates – Cost of Recruitment – December 2011
and April 2017, apart from one test group who will stage in June 2015.
• All other employers, including new employers will stage between April Technical notes
2017 and February 2018. Employers with less than 50 members will be l For the purpose of this report, a small company is defined as up to 50 employees,
a medium company is defined as up to 250 employees and a large company has
subdivided by their PAYE references, other larger employers stage in
more than 250 employees5.
accordance with their size.
For further Information on the report or for a comment, please contact
For more information about automatic enrolment, Diane Mangan at the Aviva Press Office on 07800 691714 / diane.mangan@aviva.co.uk
or Fiona Robertson on 07800 692299 / fiona.robertson@aviva.co.uk
see http://www.aviva.co.uk/auto-enrolment/
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