During 2026–2027, societies around the world will move through a period of transition, where old structures and new expectations collide, and in that collision, create space for entirely new kinds of solutions. Shifts in the economy, technology, and demographic patterns are pushing many countries to reassess both their service systems and their understanding of wellbeing. At the same time, geopolitical tensions and the rapid transformation of working life call for a new relationship with time itself.

Retire or “re‑tire” with a cheer? Have you been thinking about when it might be the right moment to lighten your workload, and do you already have a sense of when you’d like to transition into the next phase of your working life?