COP26: a call to action for increased employee engagement
A poll in 2019 showed that 43 per cent of those aged 18 to 24 viewed climate change as the biggest problem facing Australia. This number is on the rise…
COP26: a call to action for increased employee engagement
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…
The Unfortunate Reality of Zoom Lay-Offs Part Three: Supporting Your Remaining Employees
In the first two parts of this series on laying off staff in a post-COVID environment, I looked at how to navigate the challenging task of remote lay-offs with sensitivity,…
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,…
Introducing Career365 – Australia’s Leading Outplacement Provider
Pioneers of online outplacement in Australia, Career365 is a leading provider of employment transition services. Offering support at both ends of the employee lifecycle – from structured employee onboarding support…
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…