What is Outplacement?

Outplacement is practical support from professional consultants designed to help people who have to leave a company as a result of redundancy, move to the next stage in their careers.

Organisations often provide outplacement to help people through individual or large scale job redundancy, or significant corporate change.

Outplacement services can be delivered in a number of ways. Typically, these might include - Group, Individual and Off-Site Support

All outplacement programmes are designed to help people cope with the prospect of job change, and make positive moves forward. Outplacement consultants help the individual to focus on the options available to them, and to make the right choices for their future. Practical help will include preparing a resume, writing covering letters, how to find vacancies and apply for jobs, networking, interview skills, and advice on settling into a new job.

Successful outplacement should help individuals to move forward in a positive way and turn their search for the next move into a constructive, successful project.

Why use Outplacement?

All companies face change at some stage, whether on a large scale or just involving individual members of staff. How you handle that change can have a profound effect on your corporate image and employer brand.

Using outplacement at times of change within your organisation can help to smooth the process for all those involved.

Helping people to move on

Outplacement helps people come to terms with the shock of losing their job, and helps them move on quickly and positively to a new role. Outplacement helps people to choose their next direction and prepare themselves for the job market, and guides them through the process. While no outplacement company can guarantee jobs for all its candidates, outplacement puts people in a much better position to find their next job quickly. Turning the redundancy process into a positive move forward is good for the individual, and helps your reputation as an employer among those who have to move stay.

Helping those to stay

Change can be difficult for the 'survivors' too. Seeing their colleagues receive positive, productive support can lessen anxieties and build loyalty among the rest of the organisation, and enhance your reputation internally. Employee morale suffers during times of uncertainty and change - showing people that the company intends to look after them regardless of what the future holds is a powerful way to counter this and ultimately retains your workforce.

Introduce Outplacement early

When outplacement consultants are involved in the process early on, they can help to guide you through the practicalities. This can relieve pressure from you and your team, and avoid making costly mistakes. Employees receiving outplacement support are often less likely to seek redress against the business.

Flexible Programmes

Flexible outplacement packages mean that you can help everyone affected by change, not just the top level managers. A combination of workshop and individual programmes makes outplacement affordable.

Outplacement comes in all shapes and sizes we will always be happy to talk through how a programme can be designed to meet your budget.

And even if you have "just one person" and a small budget, please ask us. We can adapt our One-to-One and Distance support so that you can afford to provide support.

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NSW Government Department

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