Who should I involve in the process for adjustment?

When transitioning to the new pension system and setting the parameters for the new pension scheme, you as an employer have an initiating and responsible role. What the new pension scheme will look like needs to be agreed with your employees or their representatives. It is therefore required that you consult with them, preferably at earliest time possible. You should also involve the works council or staff representative body in this, as a change to your pension scheme can often only be made with their consent; in any case, individual employees must consent to the change in the pension scheme.

The only exception to this rule is if your pension scheme is ruled by a collective labour agreement (CAO). Support within your organisation is essential for a successful new pension scheme.