What is Outplacement? How will it help your firm? Interior Talent's Outplacement Group will help you through this challenging transition.

1. Talent Outplacement Group
we get it.
Outplacement is a benefit
that serves both the employer
& the employees.
vacation pay, health insurance coverage and other benefits.
Talent Outplacement Services
Outplacement essentially means, “placed out of the
In a challenging economy firms sometimes need to organization.” Companies hire an outside firm like Interior
conduct downsizing, restructuring or layoffs which Talent to work with the displaced employees to help them
become employed again quickly. Outplacement specialists are
require a lot of pre-planning.
an external neutral force during an emotional time, when the
displaced employee may feel anger and resentment toward their
Interior Talent’s outplacement group can help with this difficult
former employer. The outplacement professional’s neutrality,
and unpleasant task. We are an industry specific outplacement
compassion and expertise assist the employee in shifting their
service, therefore we understand how to help your employees
focus forward.
reposition themselves for new opportunities. Our team will
work with you to develop the most appropriate program to
The value of providing an outplacement benefit can be directly
ensure that this transition is performed accurately and delicately.
measured. It can impact the following areas:
You can choose from our existing programs or ask us to
customize our services according to your requirements.
* The Bottom Line:
Some of our services include: Budgeting for outplacement as part of the separation package
makes good business sense. It is as essential as offering some
• Group workshops
form of severance and can directly impact the bottom line. It
• Resume and cover letter writing
decreases the amount of time workers obtain unemployment pay
• Portfolio review (if applicable)
and reduces the potential for lawsuits.
• One-on-one consultations with an industry specialist
• Transition Management
* Reputation and Public Image:
• Career Coaching
In an age where companies’ reputations can easily be tarnished,
• Full service recruitment efforts
the value of being viewed as a good place to work is important,
• Career/Redirection assesstments
as is the image presented to shareholders, customers, and
Benef its of Outplacement Services vendors. Outplacement helps promote the company’s image as a
good corporate citizen and decreases the cost of turnover among
Outplacement is a benefit that serves. It is a benefit that
remaining employees. Providing outplacement demonstrates to
companies offer their displaced workers as a stand-alone benefit
the community that the company values its human capital.
or part of a separation package that includes severance pay,
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2. Talent Outplacement Group
In a recent Reed Smith survey given to employers:
• 66% felt outplacement support improves staff morale, motivation and productivity during times of change
• 55% agreed that providing outplacement for exiting employees helps those who remain
• 87% believe that offering outplacement eased the pressure on line managers
• 78% felt that providing outplacement could improve the organization’s reputation
• 55% believe that outplacement can help the organization be seen as an employer of choice
* Decrease the Potential for Lawsuits: * Preserve the Dignity of the Displaced Workers:
Angry employees sue. Offering outplacement can diminish Knowing that the company has provided a free and valuable
the resentment, hurt and anger many laid off workers feel. By service to assist the displaced employee become re-employed
offering a structure that is focused on moving forward, workers quickly can help preserve their self-esteem. Armed with the
have less time to fret and vent about the company and its tools, displaced employees become motivated to enter a job
perceived treatment of them. search campaign with confidence.
* Preserve Morale and Productivity of the The cost of not offering an outplacement program can
Remaining Workers: be in the thousands of dollars per displaced employee.
“It could have been me.” Most employees who remain after
Some of the costs overlooked:
downsizing have this thought. Once the loyalty contract is
broken between employers and employees, the remaining • Unemployment benefits (most states can give 26 weeks or
employees look to their displaced co-workers to see how they more of unemployment benefits)
are being treated. Downsizing creates a disruption in business • Reduced productivity by remaining employees due to the
as workers gossip, theorize and worry about the impact on their fear factor
own lives. Providing a solid outplacement plan can squelch this • The cost of recovering from bad public relations due to
negative energy and provide reassurance to the remaining staff. slandering by ex-employees
* Enhance the Ability of the Displaced Workers Interior Talent will develop a streamlined, customized
to Become Re-Employed Quickly: outplacement program to address these concerns and to ensure
Studies have shown that outplaced employees find work company morale remains high in this challenging time.
quicker (as much as 50%) and often at a higher salary when
they have the benefit of career transition services. This is because For more information contact a specialist from our Talent
most displaced workers are critically weak in the skills needed Outplacement Group at 800-915-3012.
to aggressively look for work. Our programs include resume
development, interview training, and job search coaching. By
offering outplacement services you are providing the training
and support displaced workers need to find new employment.
Orlando: 800 915 3012 407 228 1938 Interior Talent.com Chicago: 800 915 3035 312 527 3383