Top earners could be hit with unexpected tax bills following new pension rules in April and more employees will hit lifetime allowance if they don't take action now Radical changes to pension schemes being introduced by government from 6thApril 2016 could leave [..]
It used to be that an individual would happily retire on the pension their employer had been contributing to, with the employee not having to worry. Things have changed and retirement planning, now sits firmly with the employee, as Darren Laverty [..]
We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted in the category Best Member Communication Strategy. Mybenefitsatwork, our employee communication portal, has also been recognised in the category Best use of Technology by a Corporate Adviser. The [..]
What is driving employers' flexible benefits strategies? Flexible benefits remain high on the agenda to retain competitiveness. The following article looks at the drivers and considerations on offering flexible benefits. Graham Tiney, Partner at Secondsight [..]
Director at Secondsight, Ian Bird responded to yesterday's Autumn Statement and the changes announced to pensions. The weekly basic state pension will rise by £3.35 and taking the flat rate state pension to £119.30 from April – the biggest increase in pension [..]
The Chancellor announced in his Autumn Statement yesterday some changes to pensions. Ian Bird, Director at Secondsight shares his thoughts on the announcement and the need to financially educate employees. “We are seeing greater pressure on companies to give [..]
The CEO of the Money Advice Service has flagged the stark issue that whilst we all have financial plans and goals in life, less than half of us have savings in place to actually deliver them . It’s positive reading that the service has joined forces with the UK [..]
It’s Wednesday 4th November – National Stress Awareness Day. The themes of stress and employee wellbeing are these days mentioned widely in the workplace. And they have become so core that we now have a day in recognition of them. Employee wellbeing is a [..]
The use of e-cigarettes in the workplace is presenting a difficult challenge for many HR professionals. The question is: should you treat them in the same way as traditional cigarettes or put in place different rules for their use? As many of you will remember, [..]
Should businesses be providing general financial education to their staff? Quoting Secondsight's research statistics on financial education in the workplace, Martin Upton discusses this question. The article, featured on HR Magazines website looks at the [..]
The research on pensions carried out by Royal London, which highlights that the medium sum saved for retirement by those aged between 30 and 40 was £14,000, makes for alarming reading. The research flags the need for that to be £660,000 – so there is – clearly [..]
Secondsight advisor Sally Read-Cayton is a keen professional athlete. Claire Souter discusses how we were able to support her sporting ambitions, and how you can support your workers with theirs. Sally Read-Cayton is a remarkable lady. At the age of 50 she has three [..]
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We've thoroughly enjoyed our introduction to Secondsight. The whole team is exemplary in their commitment to providing excellent and efficient service and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to other law firms or professional services firms seeking a refreshing approach to managing their employee benefits. We are looking forward to continuing our relationship with the business over the coming years.
Caroline Stevens, Director, Crowell & Moring
The ideas and connections Secondsight have brought to Epson, and our local HR team, have been invaluable and meant we have set new financial benefits and wellbeing solutions in place that we would simply not have done before.
Stuart Chalmers, HR Manager UK, Ireland and Nordics, Epson Europe
The world of pensions can be quite grey but you always bring a huge amount of colour to it. I have never been so engaged with pensions and neither have our employees. I would highly recommend you and your team.
Alison Field, Group HR Director, Briggs Equipment
Communication and employee word of mouth have been key to its success to date. We truly believe that the financial education programme is an excellent investment - both in terms of time and money.
Rick Hewitt, Finance Director and Board member at Ricoh
A* customer service and assistance. Nothing is too much trouble.
Jane Howard, Payroll and Rewards Officer, Yazaki Europe
Over the last three years, this team has been proactive and efficient, highly knowledgeable plus friendly and easy to deal with.
David Barry, HR Manager, Manufacturing Technology Centre
Secondsight were very knowledgeable and supportive for staff throughout the process of discussions around the TPS, providing clear information and one to one support for staff that required further detail.
The team at Secondsight also helped set up an alternate solution, enabling an easy and effective transition to the new provider. They were very much instrumental in the success of the whole process.
Director of Finance and Operations/Clerk to the Governors, Shrewsbury House School Trust Limited
Secondsight has been working with us for more than a decade. We greatly value the consultancy support provided, in that it serves to guide us through the oft complex nature of pensions.
Throughout our relationship, Secondsight has proven reassuring, comprehensive and professional. This has enabled us to take prompt and effective action where required.
We have also welcomed their support in ensuring that our member communication is clear and informative. We commend them for service they offer.
Bursar, Lord Wandsworth College
