Fresh Steps

 

What is it?

Fresh Steps is the energising new personal and work development programme for older workers. Timely and topical.

In the western world, we find ourselves in the unprecedented situation of having an ageing population, an ageing workforce and less secure pension provision. All are conspiring to keep the ‘baby boomer’ generation in work far longer than they might have expected, resulting in many people needing to take a hard look at where they are in their lives and to give themselves the best choices for their next 10 or 15 years at work.

Researched inside 14 diverse UK organisations, Fresh Steps is a breath of fresh air, providing an invigorating perspective on being older at work, outlining simple steps to a fulfilling future and stimulating the support needed to get there. Employers and older workers alike are delighted with the extraordinary results from Fresh Steps.

Quickly adopted by colleagues in Australia, with specially researched materials for Australia, Fresh Steps is also available in Ireland and is easily adapted for other countries, and delivered through the international network of licensed trainers.

Download the ‘Fresh Steps Research Report’ for the full information; packed with detail and useful testimonials from a wide range of participants.

 

Who is it for?

For enlightened employers who understand the implications of the demographics and who are active in wanting to retain the valuable experience and intellectual capital wrapped up in their older workers.

Anyone in work who regards themselves as being 'older' and who is open to reassessing their lives and setting new goals.

What does it consist of?

Delivered over six weeks, Fresh Steps consists of four simple, yet powerful, ingredients:

  • a two-day workshop followed by a one-day workshop
  • individually tailored project work over six weeks
  • a comprehensive and stylishly produced folder of course materials and CD
  • peer group support and networking
 

What does it cover?

  • successfully dealing with change
  • identifying what you want from work
  • mentoring/coaching younger colleagues
  • reassessing changing values
  • setting goals
  • your changing relationship with time
  • your health issues
  • the importance of exercise and relaxation
  • recognising your successes
  • relationships with other people
  • eldercare
  • getting to grips with finance
  • clearing whatever is holding you back
  • gathering information
  • relaunching yourself as an older worker
  • presenting your experience positively
  • turning your goals into reality
 

What results can I expect?

The results vary from person to person – everyone sets their own objectives for the programme. Some people concentrate on moving onwards in their careers, whilst others prefer to focus on their quality of life outside work. Most have their own unique blend of both personal and work objectives.

Commonly, participants walk away from Fresh Steps with a new spring in their step, open to new challenges and with a renewed sense of optimism and purpose.

Employers are delighted with participants’ renewed enthusiasm and engagement in their work, coupled with a ‘can do’ attitude to life.

 

How do I know it works?

The overwhelmingly positive evaluations provide fantastic data. Click on ‘Fresh Steps  Evaluations’ to download the full report.  Here is just a flavour of what it contains:

  • 100% say they have gained support to make changes
  • 97.5% say they have identified areas for further development
  • 92.5% say they now have specific goals they want to achieve
  • 84.5% say they now have renewed motivation and interest in their work

Read what other people have said about Fresh Steps.

What do I do now?

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