Retirement represents a major life change and it is important some thought is given to the impact the change will have. This course is designed to raise awareness of key issues and to help make plans for retirement. Some of the topics covered include:

• Goals, hopes and concerns for the future
• Financial planning
• Pensions
• Health & fitness
• Leisure time

This course is aimed at all staff who are within 5 years of retirement.

Partners are invited to participate fully in the workshop, as both need to plan for the future and manage the change in their lives

The government's Code of Practice called "Age Diversity in Employment" recommends the use of phased retirement where possible and the provision of pre-retirement support.

Companies benefit by:

• Being seen as a good employer
• Encouraging good employer/employee relationships
• Giving a head start above competitors
• Fostering a healthy workforce with the probability of reduced absence for sickness
• Part of company human resource policy, thereby raising company profile, reputation and image

It can be included in recruitment or induction packages and will help to produce a more satisfied workforce.

Company Staff benefit by:

• Learning to manage change more effectively
• Gaining a sense of being in control of their lives
• Learning to understand their own needs and potential and to take advantage of opportunities rather than let events dictate changes to their life
• Understanding that the grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence

Both open and in-plant courses are available.

Ray Addison, who presents the course, has an extensive career as a specialist in mid-life, redundancy and pre-retirement planning and delivers courses in these subjects to many large corporate organisations. He lectures on a range of specialist subjects essential to the successful management of these life events. His facilitation style identifies the needs of the individuals and ensures full delegate participation.