Survey highlights Irish workers' unpreparedness for retirement

There are significant levels of anxiety and unpreparedness for those nearing the end of their working life

There are growing concerns among Irish adults about their financial preparedness for retirement, highlighting the urgent need for more open conversations, enhanced pension literacy and retirement planning education.

A new survey reveals two in every five Irish adults feel unprepared for retirement. What’s more, 60% of those in the workforce who do not have a pension have little to no awareness of the auto-enrolment scheme.

The latest Retirement Pulse survey, released by Standard Life, offers a comprehensive look at the current state of retirement planning and experience across Ireland.