Third of workers demand bosses pay for financial advice - research

Jenna Towler
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A third of workers believe their employers should pay for full financial advice in the workplace, according to the latest Scottish Widows Workplace Pensions Report.

The report, which polled more than 5,000 people, showed 37% believe bosses should provide workers will full financial planning. The provider's report highlighted a disparity of knowledge about auto-enrolment. General awareness increased from just over a third (39%) in 2012 to almost two thirds (65%) this year. However, more than a quarter (28%) of those who have been auto-enrolled are unaware of how much they contribute and overall 44% of employees paying into their workplace pension scheme do not know how much their employer is contributing.   It said awareness remains particularly po...

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