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                              Virtual Outplacement:
                                               Giving Displaced Workers an
                                                   Advantage in Job Search

                                     Reductions in force over the past few years include people of all backgrounds. No
                                     industry, education level, or job title hasn’t been impacted.          From a business
                                     perspective, letting people go is often a necessary business decision. For impacted
                                     employees walking into today's job market - it can be overwhelming. The landscape
                                     is vastly different compared to what they may have experienced in the past and
                                     finding the right guidance is key in determining job search success.


                                     Just as the internet and advancements in technology have enabled improvements in
                                     human resources and recruiting, it has also become a catalyst for innovation in
                                     outplacement services.     Product trends in virtual outplacement have been a little
                                     more behind the scenes than other areas of HR Technology, but for the organizations
                                     that have focused on implementing a virtual solution, the impact on participants
About the Author                     speaks for itself.

Sarah White is an Industry
Analyst and CEO of Sarah             Nationally, the overall unemployment rate is around 8 percent as of January 2013
White & Associates, LLC, a           with the unemployed taking 41.9 weeks (10.5 months), on average, to find a new
Human Capital Market
Strategy & Advisory Firm.            role.    More than a third of these unemployed are considered the “long term
                                     unemployed” - out of work for more than 28 weeks (7 months).1          The real reach of
Since 2006, she has been
                                     displaced workers on unemployment has been so widespread that nearly half of
writing, speaking and
consulting with corporate HR         Americans know someone who was out of work so long they decided to “give up” on
teams looking to better              their job search. 2
understand how technology &
emerging media can improve
their hiring & retention
                                     1   http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm
practices.
                                     2http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/business/jobs_employment/
                                     april_2012/48_know_someone_who_has_given_up_looking_for_work

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                                                                     Giving Displaced Workers an Advantage

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                                  Virtual outplacement provider Careerminds found that displaced workers using their
                                  services, on average, were reemployed after just 12 weeks - 71 percent faster than the
                                  national average.3

                                             Virtual outplacement participants were back
                                             to work 71% faster than national average
                                      Forward thinking companies are taking note of the impact of outplacement and are
  Practitioner Note:                  offering virtual outplacement services for those employees leaving. This end-of-
                                      service benefit will not only put their former employees at an advantage in the job
                                      market, but also significantly lessen the time they spend on unemployment in turn,
  Virtual Outplacement                reducing legal risk for the organizaiton.
 participants often have
                                      The main differentiator we identified as why virtual outplacement was making such
 access to a dedicated
  counselor - they just               a big difference for displaced workers is self-guided e-learning that was offered in

 connect via phone or                 conjuntion with a dedicated counselor.

 video chat vs. face to
                                      Self-Guided e-Learning
           face.
                                      Gone are the days where a one size fits all solution to job search is appropriate.
                                      Workers are entering the job market with varied levels of understanding of how to
                                      even conduct search for a job effectively. Unlike traditional programs where
                                      learning materials and coaching are primarily exchanged in person, web-based
                                      programs are available 24/7 via the Internet. In addition to the self-guided learning
                                  within virtual outplacement is a personal, dedicated career counselor available via
                                  phone and video chat.

                                  Through custom e-learning platforms, virtual outplacement technologies are able to
                                  create a dynamic and interactive learning environment. Program participants can
                                  look up answers to specific questions, and network with peers, coaches, and working
                                  professionals alike. With information hosted online, rather than printed or presented
                                  in-person, content can be delivered in many formats--from images to video to
                                  interactive media.

                                                                                  T


                                  3http://www.careerminds.com/press/outplacement-firm-reduces-average-
                                  unemployment-time-for-job.html

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                                                                    Giving Displaced Workers an Advantage

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                                   The self guided learning allows access to webinars, multimedia lessons, videos,
                                   articles, guides, etc as frequently as needed - allowing more education to take place
                                   where someone feels they need it and less time on areas with which they are familiar.
                                   The “professional gamification” design of e-learning platforms used in virtual
                                   outplacement encourages participants to complete certain tasks before moving on to
                                   others, with a visual graphic of how close to completion they are. This consumer
                                   driven model is familiar to most people involved in online networking and is a
                                   learning guide for those that aren’t.
 Practitioner Note:
                                                  The over all result of the virtual model
 Unlike traditional or                                  is a very high (and reportable)
      face to face                              level of engagement among participants.
 outplacement, virtual
   solutions are fully             This new focus is even more important once you understand that recruiters are no
measurable in real time            longer relying on traditional recruting methods like job fairs and newspaper ads - or
  - from engagement                even online job postings to fill open positions. In fact, many specialty or experienced
rates to level of success.         roles are “sourced,” where a company will have a handful of candidates identified
                                   through their own efforts, prior to the role even getting posted anywhere.         The
                                   sources (often social and professional networks) being used by recruiters to find and
                                   vet candidates change and adjust rapidly as they hone in on what is and isn’t actually
                                   working for certain job types.

                                   Recent research claims that as many as 80 percent of organizations use some sort of
                                   social media or networking during the hiring process.        Educating job seekers on
                                   effective use of social media sites like Twitter, Facebook and professional
                                   networking sites like LinkedIn is critical in getting back to work.

                                   This virtual environment allows displaced workers to become more comfortable with
                                   a computer system they may not have used previously - but also with online
                                   networking, social collabortion tools and video communications - all of which is vital
                                   in today’s job market. Take video interviewing for example, in just three years it has
                                   gone from nearly non-existent to something 38 percent of companies are using at




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                                                                 Giving Displaced Workers an Advantage

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                                  some stage of the hiring process in 2012. 4   Job seekers who have not looked for a
                                  new role in a few years may not even know this type of a technology exists, let alone
                                  it could be something they will be facing in more than a third of companies they may
                                  interview with.

                                  Conclusion
                                  Virtual outplacement services are getting displaced workers back on the job quicker
                                  due to the new method of learning that participants get to experience. A self guided
                                  learning platform blended with individualized career coaching allows people to
                                  spend time on what they need and creates a more personalized experience for the job
                                  seeker - all from the comfort of their own home.    This coincides with larger trends
                                  we are seeing from all aspects of consumer and business technology.

                                  For companies looking at career transistion providers, the virtual outplacement
                                  model allows for similar analytics and reporting functionality they have come to
                                  expect from their other HR technologies. This allows for measureable engagement
                                  levels and ROI of the service, a real strength when compared to traditional providers.

                                  With the new world of work and ever changing focus on remote and social
                                  environments, the future of outplacement is clear and focused on a much more virtual
                                  model than we have experienced before.




                                  4Video Interview Usage Survey 2012, Sarah White & Associates http://
                                  www.hrtechblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/0113-Video-Interviewing-No-
                                  Longer-Early-Adopters-Whitepaper.pdf

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About Us
                                                                                                             ©



      414.671.9680                Sarah White & Associates, LLC is a Market Education & Strategy
      @ImSoSarah                  Firm - a next generation analyst and advisory firm - working with
Sarah@SarahWhiteLLC.com           some of human capital’s most innovative start-ups as well as best in
 www.SarahWhiteLLC.com            class global solutions and the technology that support them.


                                  We are led by Sarah White a former practitioner and former Principal
                                  Analyst, Talent Acquisition at Bersin & Associates. We know what it
                                  is like to sit in the world of corporate HR. We understand the politics
                                  and organizational change issues that come into play when selecting
                                  new solutions or evolving processes to include technology. We strive
                                  to make content easy to understand, accessible and adoptable by
                                  companies from 100 to 100,000+ employees.


                                  Corporate Human Resource teams rely on us for:

                                      • Unbiased research and reports about Talent Acquisition & Talent
                                        Management related issues that are less theory and more
                                        practicality

                                      • Custom market education for their team

                                      • Needs analysis survey identifying areas for development related
                                        to social and hr technology

                                  We also work with vendors to educate the market, better understand the
                                  HR industry as well as develop innovative product and market
                                  strategies.




                                    Find more content on our blog:
                                    www.HRTechBlog.com
                                    @HRTechBlog




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Virtual Outplacement Service Proves to Benefit to Unemployed Workers

  • 1. Spring 2013 © Virtual Outplacement: Giving Displaced Workers an Advantage in Job Search Reductions in force over the past few years include people of all backgrounds. No industry, education level, or job title hasn’t been impacted. From a business perspective, letting people go is often a necessary business decision. For impacted employees walking into today's job market - it can be overwhelming. The landscape is vastly different compared to what they may have experienced in the past and finding the right guidance is key in determining job search success. Just as the internet and advancements in technology have enabled improvements in human resources and recruiting, it has also become a catalyst for innovation in outplacement services. Product trends in virtual outplacement have been a little more behind the scenes than other areas of HR Technology, but for the organizations that have focused on implementing a virtual solution, the impact on participants About the Author speaks for itself. Sarah White is an Industry Analyst and CEO of Sarah Nationally, the overall unemployment rate is around 8 percent as of January 2013 White & Associates, LLC, a with the unemployed taking 41.9 weeks (10.5 months), on average, to find a new Human Capital Market Strategy & Advisory Firm.   role. More than a third of these unemployed are considered the “long term unemployed” - out of work for more than 28 weeks (7 months).1 The real reach of Since 2006, she has been displaced workers on unemployment has been so widespread that nearly half of writing, speaking and consulting with corporate HR Americans know someone who was out of work so long they decided to “give up” on teams looking to better their job search. 2 understand how technology & emerging media can improve their hiring & retention 1 http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm practices. 2http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/business/jobs_employment/ april_2012/48_know_someone_who_has_given_up_looking_for_work © 2013 Sarah White & Associates Page 1 of 5 www.SarahWhiteLLC.com Licensed for Distribution by CareerMinds
  • 2. Virtual Outplacement: Giving Displaced Workers an Advantage © Virtual outplacement provider Careerminds found that displaced workers using their services, on average, were reemployed after just 12 weeks - 71 percent faster than the national average.3 Virtual outplacement participants were back to work 71% faster than national average Forward thinking companies are taking note of the impact of outplacement and are Practitioner Note: offering virtual outplacement services for those employees leaving. This end-of- service benefit will not only put their former employees at an advantage in the job market, but also significantly lessen the time they spend on unemployment in turn, Virtual Outplacement reducing legal risk for the organizaiton. participants often have The main differentiator we identified as why virtual outplacement was making such access to a dedicated counselor - they just a big difference for displaced workers is self-guided e-learning that was offered in connect via phone or conjuntion with a dedicated counselor. video chat vs. face to Self-Guided e-Learning face. Gone are the days where a one size fits all solution to job search is appropriate. Workers are entering the job market with varied levels of understanding of how to even conduct search for a job effectively. Unlike traditional programs where learning materials and coaching are primarily exchanged in person, web-based programs are available 24/7 via the Internet. In addition to the self-guided learning within virtual outplacement is a personal, dedicated career counselor available via phone and video chat. Through custom e-learning platforms, virtual outplacement technologies are able to create a dynamic and interactive learning environment. Program participants can look up answers to specific questions, and network with peers, coaches, and working professionals alike. With information hosted online, rather than printed or presented in-person, content can be delivered in many formats--from images to video to interactive media. T 3http://www.careerminds.com/press/outplacement-firm-reduces-average- unemployment-time-for-job.html © 2013 Sarah White & Associates Page 2 of 5 www.SarahWhiteLLC.com Licensed for Distribution by CareerMinds
  • 3. Virtual Outplacement: Giving Displaced Workers an Advantage © The self guided learning allows access to webinars, multimedia lessons, videos, articles, guides, etc as frequently as needed - allowing more education to take place where someone feels they need it and less time on areas with which they are familiar. The “professional gamification” design of e-learning platforms used in virtual outplacement encourages participants to complete certain tasks before moving on to others, with a visual graphic of how close to completion they are. This consumer driven model is familiar to most people involved in online networking and is a learning guide for those that aren’t. Practitioner Note: The over all result of the virtual model Unlike traditional or is a very high (and reportable) face to face level of engagement among participants. outplacement, virtual solutions are fully This new focus is even more important once you understand that recruiters are no measurable in real time longer relying on traditional recruting methods like job fairs and newspaper ads - or - from engagement even online job postings to fill open positions. In fact, many specialty or experienced rates to level of success. roles are “sourced,” where a company will have a handful of candidates identified through their own efforts, prior to the role even getting posted anywhere. The sources (often social and professional networks) being used by recruiters to find and vet candidates change and adjust rapidly as they hone in on what is and isn’t actually working for certain job types. Recent research claims that as many as 80 percent of organizations use some sort of social media or networking during the hiring process. Educating job seekers on effective use of social media sites like Twitter, Facebook and professional networking sites like LinkedIn is critical in getting back to work. This virtual environment allows displaced workers to become more comfortable with a computer system they may not have used previously - but also with online networking, social collabortion tools and video communications - all of which is vital in today’s job market. Take video interviewing for example, in just three years it has gone from nearly non-existent to something 38 percent of companies are using at © 2013 Sarah White & Associates Page 3 of 5 www.SarahWhiteLLC.com Licensed for Distribution by CareerMinds
  • 4. Virtual Outplacement: Giving Displaced Workers an Advantage © some stage of the hiring process in 2012. 4 Job seekers who have not looked for a new role in a few years may not even know this type of a technology exists, let alone it could be something they will be facing in more than a third of companies they may interview with. Conclusion Virtual outplacement services are getting displaced workers back on the job quicker due to the new method of learning that participants get to experience. A self guided learning platform blended with individualized career coaching allows people to spend time on what they need and creates a more personalized experience for the job seeker - all from the comfort of their own home. This coincides with larger trends we are seeing from all aspects of consumer and business technology. For companies looking at career transistion providers, the virtual outplacement model allows for similar analytics and reporting functionality they have come to expect from their other HR technologies. This allows for measureable engagement levels and ROI of the service, a real strength when compared to traditional providers. With the new world of work and ever changing focus on remote and social environments, the future of outplacement is clear and focused on a much more virtual model than we have experienced before. 4Video Interview Usage Survey 2012, Sarah White & Associates http:// www.hrtechblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/0113-Video-Interviewing-No- Longer-Early-Adopters-Whitepaper.pdf © 2013 Sarah White & Associates Page 4 of 5 www.SarahWhiteLLC.com Licensed for Distribution by CareerMinds
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