People’s Partnership has launched two free webinars with Good Things Foundation to improve digital confidence and tackle digital exclusion among workplace pension savers.
The webinars, titled “Build Your Digital Confidence”, are aimed at employers and members and offer practical support to help people navigate digital services.
The employer webinar focuses on identifying and supporting digitally excluded staff, improving online safety and increasing workplace pension engagement through stronger digital skills. Meanwhile, the member webinar covers online safety, recognising digital exclusion and building confidence in using digital tools, including managing pensions online.
People’s Partnership says the launch builds on a wider partnership announced last year with Good Things Foundation, which aims to improve financial and digital inclusion through free online learning resources.
People’s Partnership chief information officer Nigel Rodgers says: “As a pension with purpose, our commitment is to help our seven million members build strong financial foundations for life, with financial wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. A key part of this is digital inclusion, ensuring no one is left behind as more services move online.
“Digital exclusion can have a real financial impact. We believe everyone deserves access to the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to plan for their future. Yet millions of people across the UK continue to face barriers to basic digital access, whether due to a lack of suitable devices, affordable data, or the skills to use online services safely and effectively.
“That’s why digital inclusion matters so deeply to us. It’s not only about improving how people engage with their pension, but about promoting fairness, confidence and independence. Technology should empower people, not exclude them. Through these free webinars, as well as our ongoing work with the Good Things Foundation, we aim to equip employers and support members to help overcome digital barriers and build greater digital confidence.”
Good Things Foundation director of partnerships James Muscat-Sharp says: “Our work with People’s Partnership is focused on tackling the digital divide where it matters most: helping people gain the confidence and skills to manage their financial future. These webinars are a great example of providing practical, simple support to help members feel more empowered and included in the digital world.”