Accenture: Multi-Country Survey Finds Most Workers Cite Pension and Retirement Benefits As Critical Factor When Deciding to Accept or Stay in a Job
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Pension or retirement benefits are a critical factor for most workers when deciding whether to accept a job or deciding whether to stay with their current employer, according to research from Accenture (NYSE: ACN) covering 10 countries in
Specifically, the research found that two-thirds (68%) of workers with pension or retirement plans said those benefits were a critical factor in deciding whether or not to accept a job, and 62% said they were a critical factor in staying with a job.
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The research also found strong interest among workers for more help in planning for their retirement, and strong interest -- but limited current use -- of digital channels for pensions and retirement information and planning.
For instance, nearly six in seven workers (84%) said they want more help with pension and retirement planning, and more than five in six (82%) said they want help with coaching. Younger workers are the most interested, with 87% of millennials citing an interest in planning and 84% wanting retirement coaching.
In contrast to the strong interest in planning assistance, less than half (41%) of currently active employees said their employer offers such education or coaching. Slightly more (43%) said their employer does not offer it, and 16% were uncertain if their employer offers such services.
"People around the world are increasingly using digital services to make their lives easier and more productive," said
The survey found a strong but generally underserved interest in the use of digital communication channels for pension and retirement information. For instance, interactive web pages were the most popular channel to receive such information, cited by 57% of respondents, yet only 23% said they have actually used interactive web pages for that purpose.
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Similarly, more than half (53%) of respondents said they're interested in using a mobile app to receive such information, but only 18% have done so. Almost half (47%) of respondents said they would like to use a digital pensions or retirement coach, but only 12% have done so. Perhaps not surprising, interest in digital channels is especially strong among millennial workers.
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"We see some significant differences between countries, arising from differences in legislation, availability of digital services and the maturity of the modernization programs of pension and retirement organizations," said
Implications for Employers, Pension Providers and Employees
As a result of the findings, Accenture makes several recommendations for employers and the pension and retirement organizations that serve their employees:
* Acknowledge the Importance of Pension and Retirement Benefits - Employers should ensure that their HR strategies acknowledge that pension and retirement considerations are critically important to job seekers and current employees and ensure that they address employees' strong appetites for retirement information and support.
* Build Awareness of Benefits - With many workers uncertain whether their employer offers pension and retirement planning, and 43% believing their employer does not, there is clearly a large awareness gap to be closed. As workers age, their concerns regarding the security of their retirement increase; from a workforce stability and productivity standpoint, it's important for employers ensure their providers address this with employees and retirees.
* Leverage Digital Channels - Although few workers currently use digital communication channels for information and support on pension benefits and retirement planning, demand is high. As such channels are increasingly pervasive in other areas of work and life, employers should ensure their pension and retirement organizations bolster their digital offerings to meet the demand from potential recruits and current workers.
"Over the past decade people have shown an incredible appetite for services and convenience through digital, and this includes information and services related to pensions and retirement," Davies said. "Pensions and retirement benefits are critically important to workers, yet they generally want more information and help, and the research shows ways to address that."
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