Stuart Broad retires | Managing morale when a key team member moves on

When a long-term member of staff who has had a big impact in the company decides to leave, everything shifts. For the person leaving, it's exciting and new - the future beckons. But for those still in the company, feelings of loss and emptiness can prevail.

As Stuart Broad announced his retirement from cricket, playing his final Ashes match on July 31st, there was celebration of his career, including a guard of honour from the rival Australian team.

For those in the England team, as well as pride and celebration of their colleague's success, there will inevitably be elements of confusion - what now? What should they do now someone who is so key to the team and the 'company' decides to move on?

For HR leaders, it's about managing the morale of those who are 'left behind' when the leaving party streamers are all in the recycling and that desk is cleared.