The Russians spoke about their willingness to participate in the PDS with the support of the employer.

More than 32% of the survey participants are ready to join the long-term savings program (LDS), provided that contributions are co-financed by the employer. At the same time, 7% of respondents have already signed PDS contracts, according to a study by Sberbank and Work.<url>", which was reviewed by Izvestia on April 30.

According to the study, among those who are considering participating in a PDS with the support of an employer, 61% are willing to save up to 5,000 rubles a month, and another 28% are willing to save from 5,000 to 10,000 rubles. Another 1% of respondents are ready to spend more than 50 thousand rubles a month on long-term savings.

In addition, the increased interest in forming long-term savings with the participation of an employer is taking place against the background of a general increase in awareness among Russians about the long-term savings program. Also, 37% of the respondents shared that they know about PDS, and another 37% have heard about it.

"Today, businesses are facing a shortage of personnel, and expanding the social package is becoming an important way to retain and attract staff. The survey shows that for 24% of Russians, an additional benefit in the social security package for the co—financing of personal income tax can influence the decision to stay in the company or switch to a new one," said Ruslan Westerovsky, Senior Vice president and head of the Wealth Management unit at Sberbank.

According to him, businesses are also aware of the importance of additional motivation for employees: according to a previous study, 46% of employers are willing to invest in the personal income tax accounts of their specialists, while half of them rely on tax benefits.

Dative case: the number of open deposits has increased in the Russian Federation

What is the reason for the enthusiasm of Russians?

Earlier, on April 12, Fyodor Sidorov, a private investor and founder of the School of Practical Investing, gave advice on investing funds for a decent retirement. According to him, in order to save for a decent old age, it is important to correctly calculate the required amount and choose reliable investment tools.