A future-proofing imperative for retention, resilience, and responsible leadership. WAKE UP – The Demographic Reality Is Already Here In 2026, organizations are no longer “preparing” for an aging workforce — they are operating within one. The risk is no longer hypothetical: loss of institutional knowledge, disengagement, stalled succession planning, and rising burnout among experienced employees […]
As the year draws to a close and the lights of the season begin to glow, many of us find ourselves thinking in terms of endings — closing projects, wrapping gifts, finishing strong. But what if, instead, December became a time to reimagine what’s next? At Wake-Up, Shake-Up, Thrive!, we see longevity as an invitation
The Year Doesn’t End at 65 Lire la suite »
WAKE-UP November — from novem, meaning “nine” — was once the ninth month of the Roman year. Symbolically, it marks a time of transition — between harvest and winter, light and dark, completion and renewal. For those of us 50 and beyond, this season mirrors our own lives. We stand between the vitality of what’s
Transitions: The Season Between What Was and What’s Next Lire la suite »
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?”
The Honest Truth About Retirement: It’s Not What You Think Lire la suite »
As we celebrate World Environment Day on June 5th, we’re reminded that sustainability isn’t just a planetary priority — it’s a deeply personal one. In Wake-Up, Shake-Up, Thrive!, we introduced Green Thumbs as a symbol of ecological concern and individual vitality. Our message remains clear: sustainability is not only at the core of saving the
Green Thumbs – Sustainability at the Heart of Ageing and Thriving Lire la suite »
As we celebrate International Workers’ Day – May 1st, we at WUSUT are reflecting not only on work, but on working longer, differently, and on our own terms. We recently read the new World Economic Forum white paper on Future-Proofing the Longevity Economy, and it affirmed everything we’ve been observing and championing in the past
Work Doesn’t Stop at 65 — and Neither Do We! Lire la suite »
WUSUT: Wake-Up, Shake-Up, Thrive! sponsored last week’s first “Congrès Romand Santé au travail 2025: Enjeux et Perspectives” (2025 Occupational Health Congress), where the aging demographic and 50+ were key topics. The following quote from one of the participants inspired this week’s Insider. “Young people may go faster, but older people know the shortcuts!” April 1st
Is Age Just an Illusion?” Lire la suite »
Much has been debated about “color-blind” policies, which argue that decisions should be based on ability rather than race. At Wake-Up, Shake-Up, Thrive!, we believe it’s time to apply this principle in a new way—one that challenges biases not just around race, but around age. In a world where people are living and thriving well
Age-Blind: Seeing Through Workplace Longevity Lire la suite »
February is the perfect time for organizations to re-evaluate their workforce strategies and align with demographic realities. While January is often spent on resolutions and goals, February invites a deliberate, strategic look at long-term challenges—such as labor shortages, the aging workforce, and how to build an inclusive, multigenerational workforce. With labor market updates showing rising
Longevity & Work: What Are We Doing About It? Lire la suite »
Welcome to 2025! At Wake Up, Shake Up, Thrive, much of our work in 2024 focused on helping the empowered 55+ generation “rewire” their thinking about life after 55. Instead of viewing retirement as the end of a journey, we inspire individuals to see it as an opportunity to embrace a new act filled with
DON’T RETIRE, REWIRE! (Our motto for this year) Lire la suite »