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Irish Pensions Magazine Spring 2015
Feature
Form of
Communication
Target
Membership
Purpose
Lunch and learns
All members
Give members information on the pension
scheme and structure in an informal
environment
Members Booklets
(In simple
language with illustrations,
online and hard copy)
All members
Explain to members how the scheme works
and investment options
Personalised Newsletter
(Bi-
annually, send via e-mail, 1-2
pages maximum)
All members
Targeted message to members based on
their age profile
Website and Online Access
All members including
Deferred members
Allows Members to keep up to date with
their investments
Mobile Apps
All members
Allows Members to keep up to date with
their investments
Pension Advice
– one to one.
Provided by administrator
All members every 5
years
Explain to members how the scheme works
and investment options
Part of regular Team briefing All members
To explain how the scheme works to a
smaller group to facilitate general discussion
and questions
Induction of new staff
(as
part of the company’s induction
programme)
New members
Overview of the scheme, options and
support newmembers tomake contribution
and investment choices
Members
presentation
(Annually/bi-annual)
All members
Overview of scheme and how investments
are preforming
Members Survey
(between
6-10 questions). Prize for
members who complete the
survey and include results in
newsletter.
All Members/members
who have completed
the Financial /Pension
one to one.
To get feedback from members how
they view the scheme and opportunity to
provide feedback
Financial Advice
– one to one
funded by employer
Members over 50
years of age /over 10
years’ service with the
Company
Allow them to have specific focus on their
retirement planning and Annuity/ARF
options
