Standard Life — Careers can change

“It’s worrying how many adults don’t feel that they have the confidence or tools they need to change career at such a pivotal time of life. Employers, government, and careers advice providers need to do more to inspire people to actively plan their careers, across what might now be 50 or 60 years of working. Failing to do so is likely to exacerbate the 3.4 million aged 50 - 64 who are currently economically inactive and perpetuate risk of financial insecurity in retirement. We have brought together a host of careers organisations to spark change and inspire adults to take control of their careers. We want people to know that it’s never too late to change career and the right support can help make these moves less daunting.”

Catherine Sermon, Head of Public Engagement and Campaigns, Standard Life Centre for the Future of Retirement

Contact Details

Website: www.standardlife.co.uk

Signature Programmes

Careers can change

Cost

Free

Who we are:

The Standard Life Centre for the Future of Retirement is a pioneering UK think tank committed to helping everyone achieve long-term financial security by supporting people to find and remain in good work for longer. Founded in 2021 as Phoenix Insights, we rebranded in 2025.

We believe good work is secure, rewarding, flexible, sustainable, and supportive of wellbeing. We drive change in work, pensions, and retirement through high-quality research, policy advocacy, and awareness campaigns.

Our focus:

We address issues related to pensions, work, and retirement, ensuring people are included in pension saving, supported in making good decisions, working in quality jobs, and protected from poverty with state support.

What we do:

Analysis: conduct and commission research to provide insights and advocate for change.
Advocacy: promote solutions from government, the pensions industry, and employers.
Action: collaborate on campaigns and test solutions to maximize impact.
Awareness: raise public awareness and inspire action on pensions, work, and retirement.