Pensions Industry Advocates for Automatic Enrollment of Young Employees into Pension Schemes
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 23:01
Pensions Industry Push for Change
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has made a compelling case for automatic enrollment of young employees into workplace pension schemes, highlighting that many current workers, including staff as young as 16, are at risk of inadequate retirement funds.
Alarming Statistics
- The thinktank indicates that between 30% and 40% of private sector workers are likely to face insufficient retirement savings.
- This translates to approximately 5 to 7 million people potentially falling short of minimum living standards.
Transforming Saving Money Culture
Introducing automatic enrollment could lead to a significant cultural shift in saving money among young people. By requiring employers to contribute to pensions, even if employees do not, the pensions industry aims to set a precedent for better financial futures.
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