Mid-life support is 'crucial' for both employers and employees

'Should cover emotional wellbeing'

clock • 2 min read

Mid-life support for employees can be a win-win scenario for both employees and employers, according to the Centre for Ageing Better.

The organisation's Mid-life support: Insights for employers report - published today (29 August) - revealed mid-life support via interventions such as the mid-life MOT for members of staff in their 40s and 50s can benefit employers by contributing to recruitment and retention of staff. The report suggested the mid-life MOT, which has been rolled out by a number of providers including Aviva and Legal & General, should crucially cover psychological and emotional wellbeing, along with health, finances, and retirement plans. Particularly looking at wealth, the framework for the content of...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Retirement

Partner Insight: The psychology of retirement

Partner Insight: The psychology of retirement

Bridging the advisers-clients gap: How emotional intelligence can help build deeper trust with clients and better understand their financial goals

James Woodfall, Raise Your El.
clock 15 September 2025 • 1 min read
Managing drawdown risk: A new frontier in retirement planning

Managing drawdown risk: A new frontier in retirement planning

'Volatility alone is no longer a sufficient risk measure'

Matthew Wright
clock 29 August 2025 • 4 min read
Sounding the alarm: Facing the retirement reality check

Sounding the alarm: Facing the retirement reality check

'At the heart of the issue is a worrying lack of engagement'

Laith Khalaf
clock 17 June 2025 • 3 min read