Implicações da reforma/aposentação compulsiva na motivação dos recursos humanos da Escola Secundária de Lhanguene - Cidade de Maputo (2023 - 2024)

Abstract

The present study analyzed the implications of compulsory retirement/ retirement on the motivation of employees of Lhanguene Secondary School between 2023 and 2024. For this, a qualitative, exploratory and descriptive approach was adopted, materialized through the case study. The fieldwork consisted of collecting through semi-structured interviews four participants, among them managers and employees close to retirement, selected by convenience, considering criteria such as experience in the institution, age and length of service. The analysis and interpretation of the data collected were carried out through content analysis and theoretical interpretation, resulting from the bibliographical and documentary consultation made in the literature review. In general, the results showed that compulsory retirement/ compulsory retirement generated significant challenges, such as financial uncertainty, demotivation and difficulties in adapting to the new reality in the employees of that school. However, institutional strategies were identified to mitigate these impacts, including psychological support, early retirement planning and the promotion of a more inclusive organizational culture. To improve this process, the study recommends strengthening policies for the transition to retirement, continuous training of employees and revision of legal instruments regulating compulsory retirement.