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California WARN Law: How It Affects Smaller Employers & Smaller Layoffs

Have you compared the California WARN law with the federal WARN statute? HR professionals should be reminded that each state has its own regulations affecting layoffs. Whether you employ workers in California or not, the…

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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….

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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What is Outplacement? It’s Affordable & the Right Thing To Do

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…

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What are Outplacement Services?

What are outplacement services and why do they matter? Even seasoned HR leaders may ask these questions – particularly given today’s short supply of talent. According to a LinkedIn study, 93% of organizations are worried about…

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What is a RIF?

While some layoffs are temporary, a reduction in force (RIF) is a permanent layoff or an elimination of jobs. RIFs are caused by changes in business strategy, budget cuts, or mergers and acquisitions. Each year,…