8 Jun 2005

More than ten million people are members of company (or occupational) pension schemes. Companies are not obliged to set up their own schemes, but a good one can be a selling point in attracting and retaining good employees.

The Government intends to encourage company schemes as the best way of providing pensions for employees. But changes in legislation, as well as demographics, mean that company pensions are expensive to provide.

This briefing explains:

• The different options.
• The costs to an employer.
• Where to get help.

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