Rodrigues, Filipa RochaCunha, Rita Campos eBohne, Linda Ida2025-07-222025-07-222025-01-212025-01-21http://hdl.handle.net/10362/185457The thesis addresses the challenges of work-to-retirement transition, the influence of work related identity, and the Human Resource Management role. Underpinned by qualitative research, 15 semi-structured interviews were conducted where identity loss, emotional adjustments, and post-retirement engagement were examined. The findings suggest that individuals with a strong work-related identity struggled in retirement and experienced liminality. Workers with fluid identities embrace retirement as an opportunity for self development. Human Resource Management policies such as gradual retirement, counseling, and identity-related support enhance transition experiences and promote retirees' well-being.engHuman resource managementWork-related identityPersonal identityOrganizational behaviorRetirementmaster thesis203959132