Seeds Consulting

Barometer of client concerns

Clients often have a wide range of concerns. When it comes to pension funds and employee benefits insurance, things don’t always run smoothly. Comprehensive expertise is required.

Some problem situations that clients may encounter:

• Is the Top Management or Board of Trustees questioning the strategic action areas? Is the pension fund of strategic importance within your company? Do you rate the project progress as unsatisfactory with respect to the set objectives? Is there an updated overview of the project priorities?
  
  
• Are you sure you have the perfect provider for your pension fund solution? Should the analysis of the tenders you received take both hard and soft facts into account?
  
  
• Do those responsible have only limited time and professional resources available to them? Are the deadlines very tight, and does this require a temporary reinforcement of the team? Is an external expert needed to carry out checks and research into potential errors?
  
  
• Should specific internal know-how be supplemented with external expertise in coordinating the provision of data or preparing an overview of employee benefits insurance and pension fund benefits and their financing? Do you need external specialist support in issuing certificates or preparing the annual report? 
  
  
• Is there a need for advice on being up-to-date and aware of the accuracy and completeness of the full and short versions of the regulations? Are the relevant documents and records that will be distributed to active members and pensioners transparent, clear and understandable?
  
  
• Are there any problems with special cases (e.g. headcount reductions or new forms of work) or with handling claims (e.g. complex disability cases) where know-how and time are in short supply?
• Is cost pressure, or requirements for efficiency and effectiveness, high on the agenda? Should an independent body be consulted to analyse the occupational benefits concept and should optimisation proposals be put on paper?
  
  
• Are customised modular training courses an important issue for your HR team and the board of trustees?
  
  

We can offer solutions and see that they are effectively implemented, working hand in hand with your in-house teams if you prefer.