What do you need to do if...
Three practical tips
- If you want to accrue pension yourself.
- If paying high energy and other bills is giving you problems.
- If you want to know how Board member fees and bonuses are handled.
How can you accrue pension yourself?
If you are employed by TNO or another employer affiliated with TNO Pension Fund, you are a member of the pension scheme as standard. You have no choice in this. You do, however, have the option to arrange an addition to your state pension and the pension you accrue via your work. You can do that, for instance, by supplementing your pension by means of bank savings or by taking out insurance, such as an annuity. Or you can voluntarily accrue extra pension capital at TNO Pension Fund.
What can you do if paying bills is a problem for you?
Contact SPF. In these kinds of situations, the Social Personnel Fund can offer solutions. Explain your situation and see what they can do for you. It’s really worth it. So don’t hesitate; just contact them. SPF may be able to help you, especially if you don’t know what to do or if you’re short of money. Contact Carla van Lit-Molenaar, SPF secretary, by email or telephone: spf@tno.nl or 06 – 5546 1564.
How are Board member fees and bonuses handled?
All TNO Pension Fund Board members receive a reward commensurate with responsibility, job requirements, and time commitment. The exact amounts are stated in the annual report (page 26).The salary of the Administrative office management is also based on TNO’s remuneration policy and, like TNO, has no performance-related remuneration. The remuneration policy therefore does not include bonuses that are linked to returns or to taking risks.