A Handelsblatt survey reveals the supplementary pension offerings of Germany’s top 37 DAX and MDAX companies, detailing contribution levels and program typesExecutive summary: Handelsblatt surveyed 37 DAX and MDAX companies about their occupational pension schemes, publishing details on employer contributions, benefit formulas and the prevalence of different plan types. Occupational pensions form a significant part of total compensation, influencing employee satisfaction, recruitment competitiveness and long‑term labor costs for Germany’s biggest corporations. The 37 surveyed DAX and MDAX firms, Handelsblatt researchers, employees receiving the benefits, and potentially pension regulators overseeing occupational pension law. Companies may adjust pension offerings in response to looming labor shortages and the pension commission’s recommendations; employees are likely to demand clearer communication and greater portability of supplementary benefits.The survey shows that many of Germany’s largest firms provide occupational pensions that go beyond the statutory system, often with employer‑funded contributions and a mix of defined‑benefit and defined‑contribution plans. This highlights how employers use supplementary pensions as a tool for talent attraction and retention amid a tightening labor market. The findings come just as a government‑appointed pension commission is proposing additional occupational pensions and longer working lives, suggesting that corporate pension policies may soon face regulatory pressure to expand.Connected developmentsBericht: Rentenkommission schlägt Zusatzrente und längeres Arbeiten vorDrohender Arbeitskräftemangel: Fast ein Drittel der Erwerbspersonen absehbar im RuhestandRente: Babyboomer in Rente hinterlassen bis 2040 große Lücke im deutschen ArbeitsmarktOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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