Canada is in one of the biggest demographic waves in the country’s history - the baby boomers are retiring. This generation has been transitioning into retirement since 2011. The last cohort of baby boomers will turn 65 in 2030.
Statistics Canada projects that annual baby boomer retirements will reach 285,000 over the next five years, with 3.3 million Canadian boomers leaving the workforce.
As this aging workforce approaches the end of their careers, organizations are increasingly challenged to support them through this major life transition. How can organizations support their pre-retirees to remain engaged and productive so they continue to positively impact the organization’s business results?
Research has shown that almost half of people entering into retirement struggle with difficulty transitioning into a post-career life.
Struggling with preparing themselves psychologically, as well as financially, this increased level of stress and anxiety is bound to have a negative impact in their current work role.
ISSUES
Employees may not be fully engaged because they are more focused on their upcoming transition to retirement due to:
fears
uncertainty about their future
not feeling valued by the organization
resistance to change and
a decline in the quality of workplace relationships.
IMPACTS
Impacts on the workforce as well as costs to the organization are considerable and may include:
a decrease in level of engagement
a decrease in productivity and performance
an increase in sick time and absenteeism
an increase in workplace conflicts
a decrease in the ability of attaining business results
SOLUTION
It doesn’t have to be this way.
By offering non-financial retirement readiness workshops, this:
Protects client relationships by keeping experienced employees engaged and productive through their final years of service
Supports succession planning and smoother knowledge transfer
Strengthens employee morale and loyalty during a sensitive life and career stage
Demonstrates the organization’s commitment to employee well-being across the full career life cycle — a key driver of employer brand and retention
By proactively addressing the human side of retirement, organizations can reduce risk, enhance culture, and support both their people and their business priorities.
In our interactive half-day Are You Psychologically Ready to Retire workshop, participants will:
explore their retirement readiness beyond finances
identify their fears, concerns and worries
develop a personalized wheel of life assessment or
take an introspective look at their current reality to identify areas they want to make changes in before they retire
gain clarity around their ideal retired life
develop their personal retirement vision
identify first steps to build a meaningful post-career life.
Who is this for?
This workshop explores what truly matters — current life satisfaction, vision, and lifestyle — the keys to a fulfilling post-career life.
The workshop is ideal for employees who are:
1–2 years from retirement who are actively or not actively preparing to transition
3–5 years away and beginning to think seriously about life beyond work
Why Organizations Partner with Me
As a leadership and personal coach with firsthand experience approaching retirement, I understand the unique challenges employees face beyond financial planning. I bring over 15 years of executive and personal coaching experience helping individuals and organizations thrive through transitions
I specialize in helping individuals prepare for life post-career with clarity, confidence and purpose. My non-financial retirement workshops and coaching programs are grounded in neuroscience, behaviour change and adult learning principles — and are always customizable to reflect the industry and workforce.
Certifications - link to page.
BENEFITS
By supporting your workforce to psychologically prepare and plan for their retirement, employees will experience:
increased engagement and renewed energy
improved retention and sustained productivity
greater clarity and confidence during the transition
reduced anxiety and uncertainty and
higher overall satisfaction and well-being
Together, these outcomes foster a healthier workplace culture and contribute to stronger business performance.
If you have individuals who would benefit from the ability to increase their productivity and quality of work while psychologically preparing for their transition to retirement please contact me at (306) 370-6284 or email me at marielle@redworkscoaching.com. I welcome the opportunity to speak with you.
In the meantime, please click here for information on my ‘Most Common Fears About Retirement’ masterclass webinar.
Regards,
Marielle Gauthier
Results Certified Coach, ACC, Positive Intelligence Coach®, Conversational Intelligence Coach™, ABC
Executive and personal coaching