

Outplacement Counseling: Why You Need It & 6 Keys to Choosing a Provider
Outplacement counseling today isn’t “your father’s outplacement.” The industry emerged years ago when many people needed access to an office-like setting and services to help create a resume, print copies, and get job hunting advice….


Layoff Survior Guilt – What to Do About These 4 Common Reactions
What is Layoff Survivor Guilt? Survivor guilt shows up when people who survived trauma are plagued by “an endless loop of counterfactual thoughts that you could have or should have done otherwise, though in fact,…


RIF Layoff: 3 Strategies for Communicating the News
During a RIF layoff, communicating to staff and other audiences is essential. The rationale and the business reasons for the layoffs should be part of your plan. Your audiences will vary, but these groups should…


Offboarding: Know the 4 Value Drivers of Employee Alumni
How do you measure success in offboarding? Savvy companies today approach offboarding in a “strategic, data-driven and flexible way” according to the Harvard Business Journal. “A well-managed offboarding process can turn employees into loyal alumni who…


What are Outplacement Services?
As you consider what are outplacement services, you likely want to understand how they support your exiting employees and protect your organization. Outplacement services are offered to employees affected by involuntary separations. The need for…


What is a RIF?
A reduction in force (RIF) is the permanent elimination of positions caused by changes in business strategy, budget cuts, mergers and acquisitions, or other unforeseen issues. Businesses consider which positions are no longer needed to…


What is Outplacement? It’s the Right Thing To Do & Affordable
You’re asking, what is outplacement? It’s a program offered to exiting employees. It’s designed to help them move forward after job loss. You may also be wondering: What is the cost? Who pays? What are…


Where to Begin: 4 Steps to Consider when Making a Layoff
Making the decision to eliminate positions at your company is never easy. Whatever the reason – merging, downsizing, outsourcing – create a strategic plan that addresses your teams’ questions and aligns with your company’s values,…


4 Signs of Layoff Survivor Syndrome
Get a Checklist on Leading Company Recovery Guilt. Anger. Anxiety. These are common emotions experienced by employees who survive a layoff and are experiencing survivor syndrome. I’ve been there five times in my career –…