Retiring execs struggle with the slower pace of life after work

Very few businesses help prepare executives for retirement, risking reputational damage, angst for staff and financial losses

Oliver Johnston, founder of Stepping Out from the Top Team, succession specialist.

Busy business leaders struggle with the slow pace of life in retirement, says Oliver Johnston, founder of Stepping Out from the Top Team.

The succession planning consultancy’s recent survey found that 95% of senior business leaders struggle to cope with retirement, while less than 10% of businesses are prepared for staffing changes in the top team.