Rethinking Retirement – Supporting Staff Without a Retirement Age

With no legal retirement age in Britain, how do you even begin a conversation about retirement with your team? In this episode of The Diary of an HR Consultant, Victoria from Ambridge HR explores this delicate but important topic — from why many people don’t want to retire, to how businesses can approach the subject with empathy and structure. We’ll cover the top reasons employees resist retirement, how to support later-life career conversations, and how sabbaticals might help your people fulfil lifelong dreams without saying goodbye to their roles too soon. Whether you're an employer wondering what your responsibilities are, or just looking for a human-centred approach to succession planning, this one’s for you. 💬 Got an HR dilemma you'd like answered on the show? Get in touch — we might feature your question in a future episode!