Workplace pensions
News and insights
The latest news, expertise and thought leadership from Scottish Widows’ workplace pensions experts.
News and insights
Employer articles
- Exploring AI risks and opportunities
- Why is government debt so high, and does it matter?
- Watch this: the pension engagement good news story
- Three key ways to promote financial peace of mind
- How can we offer members better support?
- Employees want responsibly invested pensions
- Taking the long view in turbulent times
- Why salary exchange is difficult to ignore
Podcasts
Listen to our latest podcasts
Our Scottish Widows podcasts are now available through various platforms such as Spotify or Podbean. Click the links below to go directly to each one.
Scottish Widows' Retirement Report - Love has its dividends
The Scottish Widows' Retirement Report sent shockwaves through the media, with the startling revelation that 39%* of the UK population may fall short of a basic standard of living in retirement.
In this episode, Pete Glancy – the report’s author and friend of the podcast – joins Robert Cochran for an exclusive deep dive beyond the headlines. Together, they unravel the complexities of this year’s report, explore the implications for future retirees, and share practical actions that can be taken to help secure a more comfortable retirement. All the time trying to outdo the AI version of the podcast.
*2025 Scottish Widows' Retirement Report
Read our event summary reports or watch our webinar playbacks
- Scottish Widows 2025 Employer Seminar - Highlights
The evolution of pension innovation, a double century in the making. 2025 Employer Seminar highlights film - Undertaking the 2025 National Insurance challenge
Listen to Susan Hope and Stuart Hopley as they discuss the impact of the changes to employer National Insurance Contributions and strategies to maximise the benefits from any existing salary exchange arrangements.
Women & Retirement
Our latest Women and Retirement Report (PDF, 4MB) revealed that 42% of women risk facing poverty in retirement, compared to 35% of men. Learn about the unique challenges women face that are driving such a difference between retirement incomes, and what you can to do support your employees to close the gap. Visit our dedicated support page to help women plan their financial future.
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