The Unfortunate Reality of Zoom Lay-Offs Part Two: How To Support Your Outgoing Employees
In part one of this series, I explored how to minimise the negative impact of having to lay off staff remotely rather than in-person – a sad reality of our…
The Unfortunate Reality of Zoom Lay-Offs Part Two: How To Support Your Outgoing Employees
What is considered best-practice when standing employees down?
Over the last several months we have seen many of our clients deal with the difficult reality of shutting down their businesses. Time after time we have seen employers doing everything…
Social Responsibility and Outplacement: How Your Business Stands to Benefit
In my recent articles, I’ve been exploring the role of outplacement within the social responsibility requirements of an organisation – both in terms of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the…
Outplacement, CSR and the Social Licence to Operate
We are all familiar with the term ‘corporate social responsibility’ (CSR) – a concept that’s been around for over 50 years and covers a wide range of considerations, from conducting…
The Role of Outplacement in Building Organisational Trust and Maintaining a Social Licence to Operate
A report by the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) highlighted a concerning trend – organisations across Australia (in line with their global counterparts) are facing a serious and undeniable…
How Outplacement Can Minimise the Risk of Reputational Damage
With the inevitable cut-backs arising from the impact of COVID-19 on the global economy, many organisations have no choice but to reduce their staff numbers. Whether it’s a case of…
How Outplacement Can Minimise the Impact of “Survivor’s Guilt” in Remaining Employees
When we consider the impact of job losses – such as recent redundancies or retrenchment arising from the COVID-19 pandemic – it’s natural to focus on those directly impacted by…
As an Outplacement Provider, Do You Have an Online Outplacement Program Ready to Deliver? Here’s Why You Need One Now…
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact businesses across the globe, outplacement companies need to be in a position to support organisations who are having to quickly lay off staff…
Why You Need an Outplacement Strategy: Preparing For Staff Lay-Offs in the Wake of Coronavirus
With novel coronavirus (COVID-19) now at the pandemic stage, Australian businesses find themselves in uncharted waters around how this unprecedented global outbreak will impact the workforce. Rapidly growing market uncertainty…
How to Prioritise the Mental Health of Departing Employees: Offer Career Coaching
There’s been a push for employers to ensure workplaces are mentally healthy environments for their employees. That means preventing workplace bullying and discrimination, equipping leaders to better manage workplace conflicts,…