When organisations think about workforce transition, the focus is often on roles, budgets and headcount. But there is another question that matters just as much: How are people leaving the business? For older workers approaching retirement, there is a big difference between someone leaving voluntarily, someone leaving through redundancy, and someone leaving after a workplace [...]
We often talk about dementia as though it is something that arrives suddenly in later life. In reality, brain health is shaped over decades by how we live, learn, connect and stay engaged. Education matters, but not only in the formal sense. A brain that keeps learning, solving, adapting and interacting is a brain that [...]
Why the move out of work needs to be a move into purpose, challenge and connection When people think about preparing for retirement, they usually focus on money, timing and lifestyle. Will we have enough? Where will we live? What will we do with our time? Far fewer people ask a quieter but equally [...]
One of the most useful leadership ideas to emerge from the military over the past century is the concept known as Commander’s Intent. While the phrase originates from military doctrine, the principle behind it has enormous relevance for modern organisations, particularly those operating in complex, fast-moving environments. At its core, Commander’s Intent is about clarity. [...]
We have become very good at recognising the challenges faced by people stepping away from high-intensity careers. When professional athletes retire, we understand that the transition can be abrupt and deeply unsettling. Their identity has been built around performance, discipline, and a clear sense of purpose, and when that suddenly disappears, the adjustment can be [...]
There is a common pattern that shows up in resumes, regardless of industry, experience level, or seniority. It is subtle, but it is one of the main reasons strong candidates fail to stand out. They write their resume like a history lesson. It reads as a chronological account of roles held, responsibilities performed, and tasks [...]
Dr Susan Roberts says: