Analyzing the Effects of Retirement and Providing Solutions to Adapt: A Case Study of Yazd Electricity Distribution Company

Abstract

Purpose: The objective of this paper was to study the impacts of retirement on retirees and to propose solutions to help them adapt to the new conditions. To achieve this goal, a case study was conducted in the Yazd Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC). Methodology: The initial step of our research methodology involved identifying the challenges and issues that contribute to individuals' reluctance to retire. Subsequently, based on the identified challenges, solutions for retirement adjustment were proposed. The factors relevant to both challenges and solutions were derived from comparable work samples and extensive consultations with YEDC personnel. Finally, by applying statistical analysis on each dimension and sub-dimension, the effects of retirement and the solutions for adapting to retirement phase were examined. Findings: This research presents and a comparison among the perspectives of individuals with different genders, diverse organizational positions, and varied service records. Additionally, it ranks the impacts of retirement and offers solutions to adapt to it based on the average opinions of the respondents. Originality: Presenting retirement factors in two categories of effects and solutions, together with an investigation into the differences in the personnels’ views across various positions through statistical analysis were the two contributions of this research. Implications: The ranking of retirement adaptation effects and solutions enables the YEDC to try to prioritize the allocation of time and resources, ensuring that the identified solutions are implemented as efficiently as possible. Furthermore, other organizations can effectively address the challenges faced by their retirees by emulating the approach outlined in this research.

Keywords

• retirement
• adaptation
• effects
• solution
• statistical analysis
• electricity distribution.