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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Get up to speed in just 15 minutes with expert insights from the Irish Life Employer Solutions team on the latest in pensions, financial wellbeing, health benefits and more.</p><p>Quick, clear, and concise insights for busy decision-makers.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:title>Let’s talk Early Intervention - from Absence to  Attendance</itunes:title>
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			<title>Pension Basics: Top tips to get the most from your pension</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Irish Life’s podcast helps people understand why saving for a pension is a SMART move and all in just 15 minutes!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We discuss the perks of having a company pension plan from tax relief, employer contributions to compound interest. And step through a SMART framework to help you make the most of the benefits included within.</p><br><p>Join the Irish Life experts as they discuss the reasons why joining a company pension plan is the best decision an employee can make now, for their future self. They discuss the benefits included in a company pension plan and the freedom of choice it provides in retirement.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This friendly and informative chat aims to help anyone who has yet to take the leap and join their company pension plan. And is jam-packed with helpful information.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Listen for lots of practical and helpful advice as well as some interesting anecdotes about the importance of keeping pace with inflation.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Irish Life’s podcast helps people understand why saving for a pension is a SMART move and all in just 15 minutes!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We discuss the perks of having a company pension plan from tax relief, employer contributions to compound interest. And step through a SMART framework to help you make the most of the benefits included within.</p><br><p>Join the Irish Life experts as they discuss the reasons why joining a company pension plan is the best decision an employee can make now, for their future self. They discuss the benefits included in a company pension plan and the freedom of choice it provides in retirement.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This friendly and informative chat aims to help anyone who has yet to take the leap and join their company pension plan. And is jam-packed with helpful information.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Listen for lots of practical and helpful advice as well as some interesting anecdotes about the importance of keeping pace with inflation.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Auto-enrolment action: A five-point plan for employers</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:13:11 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Join the Irish Life team as they share practical advice for Irish employers preparing for pension auto-enrolment.</p><br><p>This episode covers all the auto-enrolment options, advice on the choices, and debates the pros and cons of each.</p><p>In this fast, informative episode, you’ll hear answers to the top questions other employers are asking. Gain practical advice, tips on what to watch out for, and we share an essential five-point action plan to set you up with clear next steps.</p><br><p>We help your business get ready now as auto-enrolment launches on 1 January in Ireland.</p><br><p><strong>Hosts</strong>:</p><p>Fiona Mullally and Ross Thomson from Irish Life Employer Solutions.</p><br><p><strong>Resources and important links:</strong></p><p>Auto-enrolment website hub: Get advice, up-to-date auto-enrolment news and links to helpful information:</p><p>https://www.irishlifeemployersolutions.ie/Irish_Life_auto_enrolment</p><br><p><strong>Contact the Irish Life Employer Solutions team:</strong></p><p>AEready@irishlife.ie</p><br><p><strong>Website:</strong></p><p>https://www.irishlifeemployersolutions.ie/Irish_Life_auto_enrolment</p><br><p><strong>LinkedIn:</strong> </p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/company/employer-solutions-at-irish-life/</p><br><p>#autoenrolmentpensions #autoenrolment #pensions</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Join the Irish Life team as they share practical advice for Irish employers preparing for pension auto-enrolment.</p><br><p>This episode covers all the auto-enrolment options, advice on the choices, and debates the pros and cons of each.</p><p>In this fast, informative episode, you’ll hear answers to the top questions other employers are asking. Gain practical advice, tips on what to watch out for, and we share an essential five-point action plan to set you up with clear next steps.</p><br><p>We help your business get ready now as auto-enrolment launches on 1 January in Ireland.</p><br><p><strong>Hosts</strong>:</p><p>Fiona Mullally and Ross Thomson from Irish Life Employer Solutions.</p><br><p><strong>Resources and important links:</strong></p><p>Auto-enrolment website hub: Get advice, up-to-date auto-enrolment news and links to helpful information:</p><p>https://www.irishlifeemployersolutions.ie/Irish_Life_auto_enrolment</p><br><p><strong>Contact the Irish Life Employer Solutions team:</strong></p><p>AEready@irishlife.ie</p><br><p><strong>Website:</strong></p><p>https://www.irishlifeemployersolutions.ie/Irish_Life_auto_enrolment</p><br><p><strong>LinkedIn:</strong> </p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/company/employer-solutions-at-irish-life/</p><br><p>#autoenrolmentpensions #autoenrolment #pensions</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Auto-enrolment insights: What Irish employers need to know</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Join the Irish Life team as they explain the essential facts about auto-enrolment pensions in Ireland.</p><br><p>This fast, informative episode reveals Irish employers’ attitudes toward auto-enrolment, explains its impact on employees and your business.</p><p>Get auto-enrolment ready now as auto-enrolment launches on 1 January 2026. Learn everything your business needs to know and how to prepare.</p><br><p><strong>Host:</strong> Briege McGovern</p><p><strong>Guests:</strong> Shane O’Farrell and Eimear Caulfield from Irish Life Employer Solutions.</p><br><p><strong>Resources and important links:</strong></p><p>Auto-enrolment website hub:</p><p>Get advice, up-to-date auto-enrolment news and links to helpful information: https://www.irishlifeemployersolutions.ie/Irish_Life_auto_enrolment</p><br><p><strong>Contact the Irish Life Employer Solutions team:</strong></p><p>AEready@irishlife.ie</p><br><p><strong>Website:</strong></p><p>https://www.irishlifeemployersolutions.ie/Irish_Life_auto_enrolment</p><br><p><strong>LinkedIn:</strong></p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/company/employer-solutions-at-irish-life/</p><br><p>#autoenrolmentpensions #autoenrolment #pensions</p><p>&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Join the Irish Life team as they explain the essential facts about auto-enrolment pensions in Ireland.</p><br><p>This fast, informative episode reveals Irish employers’ attitudes toward auto-enrolment, explains its impact on employees and your business.</p><p>Get auto-enrolment ready now as auto-enrolment launches on 1 January 2026. Learn everything your business needs to know and how to prepare.</p><br><p><strong>Host:</strong> Briege McGovern</p><p><strong>Guests:</strong> Shane O’Farrell and Eimear Caulfield from Irish Life Employer Solutions.</p><br><p><strong>Resources and important links:</strong></p><p>Auto-enrolment website hub:</p><p>Get advice, up-to-date auto-enrolment news and links to helpful information: https://www.irishlifeemployersolutions.ie/Irish_Life_auto_enrolment</p><br><p><strong>Contact the Irish Life Employer Solutions team:</strong></p><p>AEready@irishlife.ie</p><br><p><strong>Website:</strong></p><p>https://www.irishlifeemployersolutions.ie/Irish_Life_auto_enrolment</p><br><p><strong>LinkedIn:</strong></p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/company/employer-solutions-at-irish-life/</p><br><p>#autoenrolmentpensions #autoenrolment #pensions</p><p>&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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