Businesses absorb NI rise as costs return to pre-hike levels, data reveals
Analysis of over 600 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) showed that by May, employer NI costs dropped back to £40,500.
PLSA rebrands as Pensions UK in defining period for retirement saving
Julian Mund said: “We will continue to do everything we can to help everyone get a better income in retirement.”
Hymans Robertson publishes checklist for DB pension schemes run-on plans
Sachin Patel said: “Our checklist provides a useful roadmap for corporates to ensure they are as prepared as possible for this journey.”
Most HNWIs face major pension shortfall for comfortable retirement – Saltus
Research showed that people with over £250,000 in assets thought an average pension pot of £663,308 would give them a comfortable retirement.
44% of Gen Z workers distracted at work due to financial stress
The Boostworks survey of over one thousand 18 to 28-year-olds found that Gen Z workers are facing significant financial strain, and are increasingly turning to employers for practical support.
Millions of workers face inadequate pensions without reform – IFS
Data showed that around 20% of private sector workers, and 80% of the self-employed, were not saving into a private pension.
Mitie launches ‘Plan Thrive’ to uplift one million lives through inclusive employment
Plan Thrive will offer inclusive recruitment, mentoring, wellbeing support, and training to help people into sustainable work.
Supporting wellbeing boosts productivity for 47% of employers – GRiD
63% measured the impact of looking after staff, and 98% of those said it had a positive effect on their business.
59% of firms use health benefits to prevent staff absence – Towergate Employee Benefits
Nearly a quarter (23%) of businesses said absence rates cause issues.
Government sets out phased plan to boost rights for half of all UK workers
The plan, set out today (1st July 2025) will phase in key changes from late 2025 through to 2027.
Wellcrowd and VivaScore partner to deliver workplace wellbeing
Employers and insurers will be able to spot health risks earlier, covering physical, mental and behavioural areas.
65% of financial services firms now offer paid volunteering, study finds
Research from Royal Voluntary Service found 86% of finance businesses see volunteering as important to their company purpose and ESG goals.
