What to look for in any outplacement provider
I wrote this article based on the years of questioning I get from clients. How did it get its name? If you are like me, you probably think that outplacement…
What to look for in any outplacement provider
The 4 foundational elements of onboarding successfully in a new role
Although it might seem more people are losing their jobs these days, when wearing my outplacement coaching hat, I have coached a number of people who have started new roles,…
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 One: How To Let Go Of Staff With Sensitivity and Empathy
In pre-COVID times, the idea of using remote communications to inform staff they were being let go would have been akin to dumping your partner via text – highly impersonal,…
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…
CASE STUDY: How hipages responded to a global pandemic while maintaining their corporate values
2020 has been a challenging year, to say the least. Companies and organisations have been faced with unprecedented challenges as a result of wide-scale lockdowns. Businesses have been forced to…
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…
5 Ways to Help New Hires Make Great First Impressions in the Workplace
How much do you rely on first impressions when making hiring decisions? It’s a part of human nature, but did you know that by helping new hires manage their reputation…