Too often, retirement is framed as stepping away. But what we see every day is something far more powerful: people want to step towards something — fresh opportunities, passions, and purpose.
The challenge? Traditional retirement models haven’t kept up — meaning organisations risk losing capability, engagement, and wisdom, while people risk losing purpose and direction.
We recruit well, onboard well, develop well — now we need to complete the employee lifecycle well. Until then, we’re missing a key link — including the positive impact on others and the retention of valuable knowledge.
We have to move away from the ‘Farewell, Goodbye and Good Luck’ approach and instead provide a planned, supported transition into retirement.
I rang my boss and my bosses boss to say everyone should go through this program.
It was interesting, thought-provoking and fun. I’m confident I have the tools to enjoy a happy, meaningful retirement.
It’s opened up all sorts of opportunities I’m already planning for.
I’m going to fill my seat with someone better than me.
I’ve trained the team in our legacy system.
I now see my new role as a blessing— to gift back to Transpower, the team and me.
“Spark have always been good to me but supporting me through this program really showed they care.”
I have a plan now. I’m focused on what I will do, not what I was worried about.
A major customer said this was the first proper handover they’ve ever had.
Time to Shine partners with organisations to transform retirement transitions.
We help people design their next chapter with clarity, confidence, and a practical plan to make it happen.
And when organisations back them, the payoff is huge: knowledge is retained, succession is smoothed, engagement is strengthened, and people feel valued.
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