Forget Pensions — We (They?) Want Purpose!
We at WUSUT: Wake-Up, Shake-Up, Thrive! have observed that retirement conversations in the workplace are often reduced to one topic: money. Yet as the workforce ages, we’re hearing a very different story from employees themselves.
In reality, your people aren’t just asking, “Can I afford to stop working?” They’re wondering: “What’s next?” “Will I still feel useful?” “Who am I without my job?”
It’s time to listen more closely. Because the real answers are right at your fingertips.
Wake-Up!
Up to 90% of employees aged 55+ want support for retirement that goes beyond financial planning. (Source: Wake-Up, Shake-Up, Thrive! internal survey data + client observations, 2025)
These employees are asking for guidance on purpose, physical and emotional well-being, identity, and how to plan for life — not just logistics. But most organizations still approach retirement as an offboarding checklist item, missing a major opportunity to support — and retain — some of their most experienced talent during transition.
Shake-Up!
Let’s bust the myth: a generous pension does not equal a smooth retirement.
Employees tell us they feel:
- Curious but uncertain
- Overwhelmed and anxious
- Or haven’t thought about it at all (denial?)
And they’re not being asked.
That’s why we created the WUSUT Pre-Retirement Survey — a simple tool you can use immediately to understand what your people actually want and need as they plan for what’s next.
It’s designed to open a door to real conversations. And once you open that door, the insights are game-changing.
Download your free Pre-Retirement Survey
Thrive!
Here’s what thriving can look like:
- Empowered employees co-creating their next chapter
- A workplace culture that values contribution at every age
- A leadership team that understands the needs behind transition — not just the timeline
Our Pre-Retirement Survey (available in English and French) is our gift to you — and a powerful starting point for rethinking how your organization supports later-life transitions.
Use it to uncover your people’s real questions, anxieties, and aspirations.
Then let’s talk. We’ll help you debrief the results and build next steps together.
Download your free Pre-Retirement Survey
The conversation about retirement is evolving — and so are your people. Are you ready to lead the shift from financial exit to human experience?
📥 Download your free Pre-Retirement Survey and share it with your 55+ employees.
Contact us to debrief your results and explore how we can support you. 🌐 www.wakeupshakeupthrive.com 📩 ellen@wakeupshakeupthrive.com | dominique@wakeupshakeupthrive.com