Old Mutual Corporate Podcast

<p>Two-Pot is working as it should. Are there high withdrawals? Yes. But are there reasons to celebrate? Also yes. We are starting to see green shoots of progress. The next step is to grow these gains and ensure they...

<p>What are the trends in employee benefits, what can data tell us about human behaviour, and what messages should intermediaries be sharing with their clients right now? Find the answers in this highlights package of...

<p>Every generation believes it is worse off than its predecessors, but perhaps Generation Z has a stronger case than most. Amidst a cost of living crisis, with Gen Z graduate salaries down 21% in real terms, what can...

<p>Fierce competition for critical skills has become the new hallmark of our employment landscape. Instead of staying in jobs for the big bonus or paycheque, those lucky enough to be in demand are increasingly...

<p>The world is full of conflict and uncertainty, and executives are under a lot of pressure. How will the uneven global economy affect demand and margins? Will funding conditions tighten? How will energy reforms...

<p>Different generations have unique experiences of the world and their workplaces. By 2030, over 75% of the workforce will be millennials and Gen Zs, so things are shifting rapidly. In a 2025 Deloitte survey, it was...

<p>We spend most of our waking lives at work, making the workplace the most powerful platform for fostering financial wellness. Without the employers’ facilitation or participation, our savings levels in South Africa...

<p>Adaptability, fluency and flexibility. These are the essential skills of business leaders as they face the coming decade, in which 59% of workers will need to completely re-skill. This isn't just a challenge – it's a...

<p>In today's compliance-driven employee benefits environment, employers are wondering how to create connection and cohesion, and manage costs while remaining competitive. <br/> <br/>This MINDSPACE soundbite, inspired...

<p>The number of registered retirement funds in South Africa has collapsed from almost 16 000 in 2000 to fewer than 5 000 in 2023. Currently, only around 870 of the registered funds are active. For companies, this is a...

<p>For many South Africans, life is a balancing act. The Competition Commission’s September 2025 Cost of Living report found that the average worker spends over 57% of their income on transport and electricity. It’s...

<p>In 1950, the average global life expectancy was about 46. Today, we’re marching closer to the 100 mark. But that means that people are set to outlive their savings – in some cases by decades. We need to reimagine...

<p>When South Africa’s Two-Pot System went live, many employers and retirement funds braced for uncertainty. How many members would withdraw? How quickly? And what would they use the money for? Now, more than a year on...

<p>What can we learn from other countries who have successfully moved from<br/>poverty to prosperity? Evidence from 60 years of data across 160 countries<br/>suggests that nations with high savings rates enjoy stronger...

<p>Our retirement system has seen significant improvements over the past few decades. But the pace of change is likely to accelerate, not slow down. What three trends are going to shape the future of the retirement...