Since automatic enrolment, for most employers the decision regarding workplace pensions comes down to how much should be contributed. Workplace pensions need to be reviewed regularly in line with an ever-changing body of legislation and to check they're delivering value for money. Organisations should invest in effective employee communication and guidance, not only to meet legal requirements and ensure staff understand their pension and retirement options and the decisions they need to make, but also to raise awareness of the value of the benefit on offer.

This factsheet looks at the different kinds of workplace pension and the UK legislation governing them. It addresses strategic issues with a series of questions and reflections to use when reviewing current arrangements.

Member tool: CIPD Buddy AI
Use AI to find trusted answers on our Knowledge hub. Start using CIPD Buddy

To continue reading, log in or become a member

Affiliate membership offers instant access to CIPD resources without the need for assessments or study, or explore your options to become a professional member of the CIPD to demonstrate your commitment to the world of work.

  • Access to exclusive, up-to-date resources
  • Become part of a community to learn, debate and connect with other people professionals
  • Free access to a series of CIPD learning courses and a discount on the rest of our catalogue
  • Tools

    Trade union tools

    Use our range of practical tools to help you work effectively with trade unions in Great Britain

  • Factsheet

    Pay fairness and pay reporting

    Find out what's meant by fair pay, what pay information UK employers must disclose by law and the opportunities pay narratives bring.

    For Members
  • Factsheet

    Redundancy: An introduction

    This factsheet outlines the main stages of a redundancy process and outlines how and why to use redundancy as a last resort when all alternative approaches have been considered

    For Members
  • Factsheets