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Outplacement Support: Supporting Staff through the Redundancy Process Whether you're a business owner or a manager, it's never easy to have to let your staff go. It's even more difficult if they've been loyal and hardworking members of your team and you've grown to like and respect them. They may even have become family friends.
But there is something you CAN do to ease the situation and to help them prepare for their job search in what is currently an extremely difficult job market...
You can provide them with Outplacement Support.
But there is something you CAN do to ease the situation and to help them prepare for their job search in what is currently an extremely difficult job market...
You can provide them with Outplacement Support.
What is Outplacement Support?
Outplacement Support isn't a new concept; it's been around for a long time. City outplacement firms can charge around £4,000 per employee and, until fairly recently, this service was reserved for the elite... the senior executives who, ironically, probably need support the least.
More recently, Outplacement Support is being offered to mid-level staff by many of the bigger corporates (who have bigger budgets) to reduce the impact of redundancy and to help outplaced staff prepare for the transition into the job market.
Outplacement Support can be provided in many forms including:
More recently, Outplacement Support is being offered to mid-level staff by many of the bigger corporates (who have bigger budgets) to reduce the impact of redundancy and to help outplaced staff prepare for the transition into the job market.
Outplacement Support can be provided in many forms including:
- CV Writing Services or Training
- LinkedIn Profiles and Training
- Interview Skills Training
- Personal Presentation and Personal Branding
- Career Coaching and
- Job Seeking Support
The Problems Facing Outplaced / Redundant Staff
Staff will undoubtedly be anxious about losing their jobs. They may be angry or shocked at the prospect of being out of work, they may think it's a personal (as opposed to a business) decision and their self-esteem may hit an all-time low.
They may feel aggrieved because they perceive the "survivors" as being less experienced or less competent and therefore feel that they have been unfairly singled out for redundancy.
They'll very likely be extremely worried about how they can meet their financial commitments and support their families.
If they've been in work or in the same job for some time, they may be completely out of touch with today's job market and not know how to go about updating their CVs, write cover letters or cope with the online recruitment revolution.
Whilst employees may be highly adept within their existing role, they may have developed skills gaps which will further hinder their progress in the job market.
The last thing you want is for your former employees to feel overwhelmed and worthless which could result in depression and poor health.
They may feel aggrieved because they perceive the "survivors" as being less experienced or less competent and therefore feel that they have been unfairly singled out for redundancy.
They'll very likely be extremely worried about how they can meet their financial commitments and support their families.
If they've been in work or in the same job for some time, they may be completely out of touch with today's job market and not know how to go about updating their CVs, write cover letters or cope with the online recruitment revolution.
Whilst employees may be highly adept within their existing role, they may have developed skills gaps which will further hinder their progress in the job market.
The last thing you want is for your former employees to feel overwhelmed and worthless which could result in depression and poor health.
How much does Outplacement Support cost? Is it expensive?
It can be expensive with city firms charging north of £4000. However, it can be provided on a much smaller scale in 1-1 sessions or small workshops, or you can provide standalone CV writing services or interview skills.
Compelling CVs offers a "pick and mix" service so you can provide the level of Outplacement Support that your outgoing staff need and, importantly, you can keep control of the cost.
If you're thinking of making staff redundancies, I urge you to consider providing Outplacement Support. Being made redundant is tough... but employers can ease the pain a little.
In our opinion, Outplacement Support not a luxury - it's a necessity.
Request a Copy of our Outplacement Brochure or email us to arrange a confidential chat.
Compelling CVs offers a "pick and mix" service so you can provide the level of Outplacement Support that your outgoing staff need and, importantly, you can keep control of the cost.
If you're thinking of making staff redundancies, I urge you to consider providing Outplacement Support. Being made redundant is tough... but employers can ease the pain a little.
In our opinion, Outplacement Support not a luxury - it's a necessity.
Request a Copy of our Outplacement Brochure or email us to arrange a confidential chat.
by Barbara Patrick
Professional CV Writer and Career Consultant
Compelling CVs
Reading, Berkshire
Email: mail @ CompellingCVs.co.uk
Professional CV Writer and Career Consultant
Compelling CVs
Reading, Berkshire
Email: mail @ CompellingCVs.co.uk
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