Pensions are a key recruitment incentive

Pensions are the number one employee benefit that new recruits seek when joining a company, according to new research. A survey conducted by Barclays and Legal & General suggests receiving a decent employer-based retirement package is uppermost in the minds of potential employees, above bonuses and flexible working hours. According to the survey conducted by Continental Research in May, 63% of employers questioned believe providing a good pension scheme is key to retain staff, followed by flexi hours (60%), bonuses (59%) and healthcare (42%). In addition using pensions for...