“Age is only a number, a cipher for the records. A man can’t retire his experience. He must use it. Experience achieves more with less energy and time.”

~ Bernard Baruch,
on his 85th birthday

Retirement Education & Coaching Programs

Benefits To Your Organization

Retention of staff through flexible work options: According to recent studies many pre-retirees plan to work in some capacity beyond ‘retirement’. A Bank of Montreal study indicates that 58% of people plan on working for an employer in some capacity after ‘retirement’. The difference is they want more flexibility and greater input into what they do. The Joy of Retirement workshops and coaching services will help individuals determine if they want to continue to work, how they want to continue to work and will assist employers to creatively design options that work for the company and their employees.

Productivity: Employees nearing retirement may be stressed and anxious about their post retirement life. Worries about career, family, relationships, life purpose, and physical and mental health can spill over into the workplace and affect productivity. The Joy of Retirement workshops and coaching services provide pre-retirees with the tools and techniques to effectively manage the retirement transition while remaining productive in the workplace. When employees are happy and feel supported by their employers, productivity increases, which creates a positive effect on business & turnover is reduced.

Company Reputation: It’s no coincidence that many of the elements for an attractive work environment also describe some of the most-admired companies. When you treat your employees well, retention increases and highly qualified applicants are attracted to your organization. Programs such as The Joy of Retirement Workshops are increasingly well received by employees today and your company’s reputation will reflect this.

Preparing your Employees for Early Retirement Packages: When you offer employees Early Retirement Packages, our programs help prepare them to make an informed, confident choice about retirement. We help them to discover ‘what’s next’ in their lives, and to manage the emotional changes they may feel, thus creating a smoother transition.

An Alternative to Outplacement: Outplacement programs focus on transitioning to a new job, whereas our programs focus on the unique challenges employees face in transitioning to retirement. Retirees can expect 20-30 Bonus Years that require a redefinition of their lives, roles, vision, mission, and purpose.

Employee Morale: If your employees are dissatisfied in one or more areas of life, this can create a negative impact on all areas of life. Therefore, assisting your employees to develop a life plan for retirement will help create more satisfaction in their lives. When employees know that you care about their future and well being, not only are they more productive, but they are happier.

Appropriate Closure: Your retiring employees have worked hard for your organization. Offering your pre-retirees financial planning services, although critical, is just one piece of the puzzle. They will also benefit from the opportunity to design a fulfilling life after retirement. This provides caring and thoughtful closure to your work relationship.

For more information on
The New Retirement Coaching Programs
for Pre-Retirees

Contact

Barbara Swanston
at 604-936-2018 or e-mail