Gail Izat
Workplace Pensions Director
Gail joined Standard Life in June 2010 and has fulfilled a number of roles across the company. Most recently she was the CEO of Standard Life Germany and Austria. In January 2019, Gail was appointed as the Workplace Pensions Director for Standard Life Assurance (part of the Phoenix Group).
Articles by Gail Izat
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3 minsGail IzatHow to encourage employees to open up about money worries
Many people are struggling with financial stress – but they’re not seeking the support they need. Here are some tips for employers to encourage their employees to talk about money. -
3 minsGail IzatHow to help employees bring their old pensions together
Millions of UK pension pots are considered lost. Here’s how to help employees track down and bring old pensions together into one place. -
Recommended2 minsGail IzatHelp your employees charge their pension positivity in 3 simple steps
This Pension Engagement Season, help your employees take charge of their pension positivity. Here are three simple steps they can take today. -
3 minsGail Izat5 ways you can support employees who have caring responsibilities
Juggling caring responsibilities and work can be difficult for people. Here are five things employers can do to support employees who provide unpaid care. -
Recommended2 minsGail IzatHow money worries can impact your employees' mental health
The link between financial wellbeing and mental health is strong – and each can have a significant impact on the other. Here's how you can support your employees and help them break this cycle. -
3 minsGail Izat3 practical tips to help your Gen Z employees engage with their finances
Unsure how to help your younger workers take notice of their finances? Here are three ways to help them get better acquainted with their money. -
Recommended2 minsGail Izat3 tips to support women's financial wellbeing and help close the gender pension gap
The high cost of living is having a big impact on women's financial futures. Here's how employers can support their financial wellbeing and help close the gender pension gap. -
2 minsGail IzatProperty vs. pensions: Which is the best way for employees to fund retirement?
Different generations are prioritising either property or pensions to fund retirement. Here's why a holistic approach to saving could be a better option for employees. -
2 minsGail IzatWhy have only 30% of people done a lot of retirement planning?
For the third year running, we found that most people aren’t planning a lot for their retirement. Widespread guidance must be part of the solution. -
4 minsGail IzatHow financial attitudes changed in 2023: survey results
How do people in the UK feel about their finances? And how is the ongoing economic uncertainty affecting their plans for retirement? To find out, we surveyed the views of more than 6,000 people from all walks of life. -
3 minsGail Izat2023 roundup: top tips for supporting your employees' financial wellbeing
Here are our top financial wellbeing tips from 2023 that can support your employees today, and into 2024. -
3 minsGail IzatHow do salary sacrifice pensions work and what are the benefits to employers?
A salary sacrifice pension could be good way for employees to keep more of their bonus. But how does it work and how does it benefit employers? Our guide explains all. -
3 minsGail IzatWhy supporting older workers is a win-win for employees and employers
Since last year, the number of retirees returning to work has increased. Here's how employers can harness the talents of older workers and embrace the value they bring to the workforce. -
3 minsGail IzatHow financial uncertainty is affecting people’s mental health: survey results
How are people feeling about their finances during times of uncertainty? Our Retirement Voice 2023 report reveals all. Read the roundup here. -
3 minsGail IzatHow to help employees manage their housing costs during times of change
It’s not easy for employees to manage housing costs when inflation and interest rates keep changing. Here’s how employers could help ease the pressure. -
3 minsGail Izat3 ways to help your employees engage with their pension plan today
It’s Pensions Awareness Week – so now’s the perfect time to help your employees pay their pension some attention. Here are three tips to boost pension engagement in your workforce. -
3 minsGail Izat3 ways to boost financial resilience and support employees through life changes
Major life events and economic pressures can have a significant impact on employees’ finances. With the right tools, employers can help support them during periods of change. -
1 minsGail IzatWhy pension planning is important for women's financial wellbeing
Many women do little to no retirement planning – despite its benefits on financial wellbeing. Here's how employers can help their female members plan for their future. -
Recommended1 minsGail IzatHow to support women's financial wellbeing and help close the gender pension gap
The rising cost of living has widened the gender pension gap. Find out how employers can support their female members' financial wellbeing. -
Recommended3 minsGail IzatFinancial gender inequality: has the cost-of-living crisis made it worse?
The ongoing economic uncertainty appears to be affecting women more than men. Significantly more women than men say they’re finding their financial situation difficult. -
Recommended3 minsGail IzatWhy retirement planning benefits people of all incomes: survey results
People who plan for their retirement generally feel better about their finances – and enjoy retirement more. Even those who take small steps feel better than those who do nothing. -
Recommended3 minsGail IzatHow retirement plans changed in 2022: survey results
How confident are British people about their plans for retirement? And what's most important to them? In these volatile socioeconomic times, these questions are even more pressing than before. So for the second year running, we’ve surveyed the views of almost 6,000 people in the UK from all walks of life. -
Recommended3 minsGail IzatWhy many of us may be feeling more vulnerable
The UK financial landscape has changed greatly in 2022. The majority of people have a more cautious attitude towards their … -
Recommended2 minsGail IzatWhy raising auto-enrolment contribution minimums would boost savings potential
Over the next decade, we believe that increasing the auto-enrolment minimum contribution level to 12% is sensible. -
3 minsGail IzatAuto-enrolment: what the next 10 years may bring
Auto-enrolment has been a success since it was introduced 10 years ago. But what more must be done to help people save for a financially secure and fulfilling retirement. -
3 minsGail IzatStandard Life wins Master Trust Offering of the Year
After winning Master Trust Offering of the Year at the Pensions Age Awards, Gail Izat, Workplace Managing Director, explains the innovations we’ve been working on that have helped make us the best in class.