Our corporate consulting services focus on optimizing your occupational pension plans. We help you design and implement pension plans that not only attract and retain top talent but also reflect your organization's values and goals. We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in managing employee benefits within the Swiss pension market. The level of information available in the public domain and on the Internet continues to grow at a record pace. Finding and identifying relevant information to establish a clear vision of current challenges is becoming more and more difficult in a world where companies are increasingly risk-averse. With our expertise and deep knowledge of local regulations and market practices, we provide comprehensive guidance and strategic recommendations tailored to each client's specific needs.
Goals of corporate consulting
Our focus is on optimizing retirement programs of companies by having efficient solutions enhancing the employee experience while mitigating risks for the company. We help to manage cash flows and ensure compliance with changing laws, regulations and industry standards. Additionally, effective communication of any changes to relevant stakeholders is a key aspect of our consulting approach. Drawing upon our extensive database, specialized knowledge in occupational benefits, and experience from diverse client projects, we offer concrete and proven solutions.
Core elements of corporate consulting
Our services encompass a wide range of areas to meet your corporate consulting needs. Here are some key offerings we provide:
- Governance Analysis: We conduct a thorough analysis of your existing Swiss pension plans, ensuring effective governance and risk management.
- Plan Design: We review your current Swiss pension plans and develop comprehensive strategies and plan designs which are tailored to your corporate philosophy and objectives.
- Winner and Loser Analysis: We perform in-depth analyses and personalized employee communications to address the impact of pension plan changes on individual employees.
- Introduction of DC Solutions: We offer expertise in implementing Defined Contribution (DC) plans in Switzerland, so called "1e plans".
- Cross Country Project Management: We facilitate smooth project execution between your parent company and local subsidiary, ensuring seamless coordination and effective implementation.
- Communication Support: We provide support in communicating pension plan benefits to employees, locals, and expatriates, fostering understanding and engagement.
- 360° Benefits approach: We provide wholistic support to ensure the best solution with the help of benchmarking studies, ALM reviews, investment consulting services, legal consulting as well as brokerage services, and can help determine the impacts under different accounting standards.
Why WTW?
Finding the right balance between business strategy and funding for Swiss retirement plans, healthcare, and death/disability coverage, can be challenging for companies. At WTW, we use our expertise to assist organizations in developing compliant programs that align with both their workforce needs and the (global) business strategy. With the collaboration of our interdisciplinary team, we can provide comprehensive support across all aspects of your project. Our goal is to ensure that companies can effectively navigate the complexities of Swiss pension plans while meeting the evolving needs of their employees.
