45-54 Demographic in Eswatini

• Financial responsibilities and planning: retirement planning, mortgages, saving for children’s education, and managing debt can be more pressing, leading to stress about long-term security.
• Health concerns and aging symptoms: increased risk of chronic illnesses (hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular concerns) and care for aging parents, causing health-related anxiety.
• Career plateau and job security: concerns about staying relevant, potential mid-career stagnation, promotions, or the pressure of maintaining performance at a high level.
• Work-life balance with caregiving: pressures from supporting both children and aging parents (the “sandwich” effect) alongside work demands.
• Retirement transition planning: uncertainty about when to retire, pension solvency, and adjusting identity from full-time work to post-employment life.
• Physical fatigue and sleep disruption: higher likelihood of sleep issues or chronic pain impacting daily functioning and work performance.
• Financial and health shocks: impact of sudden medical emergencies or caregiving costs, affecting both personal finances and emotional wellbeing.
• Change management in technology and processes: needing to adapt to new systems or leadership changes while managing experience and expectations.

Suggestions for support in the workplace (Eswatini context):

• Promote financial wellbeing programs: budgeting workshops, retirement planning resources, and access to counseling for financial stress.
• Health-focused initiatives: stress management training, mindfulness sessions, and access to telehealth or employee assistance programs.
• Flexible work arrangements: options for reduced hours, remote work, or dependent care support to ease caregiving burdens.
• Career coaching and recognition: opportunities for skill development, mentorship, and clear pathways to progression to mitigate plateau anxiety.

Tools to consider (Panda):

• Digital group sessions on stress management and resilience for 45–54 age group.
• Assessments to identify financial, health, and work-life balance stressors.
• Content focused on coping strategies for mid-career professionals.