When an individual is faced with a change of employment, whether it is anticipated or completely unsuspected, it will often leave them feeling stressed, uncomfortable, confused and not in control of their own life.
This is where an employer can be a great assistance through the provision of an Outplacement Program
Crossroads Outplacement Program delivers 1:1 personal coaching and mentoring, strategic networking and a variety of research and support services to facilitate career transition.
Programs are tailored for employees from all levels of the organisation including management, technical and administrative levels. All need guidance and mentoring to achieve a forward career move and require intensive support to secure a new position.
An outplacement consultant is available for 6 -12 months of backup support and unlimited phone support.
Some of the benefits of offering outplacement include:
It is not only employees who find terminations traumatic. Organisations have a conscience and employers can find termination of employees equally difficult and traumatic too. By offering terminated employees quality assistance you will know that they are being looked after at a hard time for them.
A poorly handled termination not only affects the individual, it affects the morale and company loyalty of all other employees. Retaining talented employees is critical and Managers will need to put in place measures to reassure, motivate and reward their key people. Survivor syndrome is also an important reality for staff that keep their positions, knowing that their work colleagues are being treated well will help reduce this effect.
Continuing employees will scrutinise the leadership that management demonstrates in handling difficult circumstances with consequences for employee productivity and motivation.
Former employees who are disgruntled can, and often do "bad mouth" the company or organisation, damaging its public image and reputation in the marketplace. It only takes one statement to the press to undermine the Companies name - this can be minimised if handled correctly.
In today's litigation-conscious business world, you can reduce the risk of legal action by ensuring a termination is handled with fairness and dignity all around. Individuals offered outplacement are more inclined to feel as though they were treated fairly. This reduces organisational liabilities in the areas of severance, unemployment, insurance, and lawsuits
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