Many over 55s unaware of tax-free pension access
Many individuals aged 55 and above do not know that they can withdraw 25% of their pension pot tax-free, according to research from Standard Life. The study revealed that...
Read moreDetailsMany individuals aged 55 and above do not know that they can withdraw 25% of their pension pot tax-free, according to research from Standard Life. The study revealed that...
Read moreDetailsThe National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) has signed the age-friendly employer pledge, reinforcing its commitment to recognising the contributions of older workers. In joining the programme, the umbrella...
Read moreDetailsKearney has launched a Family Flex support package to help its parent employees in Europe. The global management consultancy, which has a 5,300-strong workforce spread across more than 40...
Read moreDetailsTwo in five (39%) of employees are missing out on cycle-to-work savings, new research from Sodexo Engage has revealed. Released to coincide with bike week from 5-12 June, the...
Read moreDetailsMen have pensions that are on average 35% higher than women at the age of 55, according to the government’s first publication of data on the gender pension wealth...
Read moreDetailsCentrica, Experian, HSBC and Serco Group are the strongest performing large employers in the UK for workplace mental health, according to a new report. The four businesses made the...
Read moreDetailsEmployee benefits provider Vivup has acquired Work&Life Partners in a move that will better enable it to support the care needs of workforces. Founded in 2005, Vivup serves private...
Read moreDetailsAW Hainsworth has implemented menopause training for its managers as part of its commitment to wellbeing in the workplace. The UK textile mill launched the initiative to boost awareness...
Read moreDetailsNearly one in five (17%) of organisations do not offer support for staff to prevent illnesses, research from Group Risk Development (Grid) has revealed. Released ahead of National Cancer Survivors’...
Read moreDetailsA third (33%) of employees believe they will never have enough money to retire because of increasing expenses. New research from Wealth at Work also revealed that more than...
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