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BEST BOSS EVER Podcast: e3 - Pat Lynch and the State of Outplacement During COVID-19

The HR Capitalist

In this episode, Kris Dunn talks with Patrick Lynch , President of CMP’s Southeast Region, to talk about the current state of outplacement during COVID-19. CMP helps companies and individuals with outplacement and career transitions. 4:34: KD asks Pat: What’s changed in Outplacement in the last few months with COVID?

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Are Major Layoffs More Common Since the Recession?

Intoo USA

From late 2007 until the summer of 2009, the U.S. Although the economy began growing in 2009, the effects of the recession can still be felt today, changing the way we work and keep (or not keep) our jobs. In the first quarter of 2019, major layoffs increased 35% over the previous year, the highest level since 2009, according to CNBC.

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Providing outplacement to laid-off employees: 5 perks and 5 pitfalls

Insperity

Offering outplacement services can take some of the sting out of the process for both parties. But when your business is in lay-off mode, funds for extras like outplacement can be hard to come by. Outplacement companies can help you and your human resources team during the layoff process by providing guidance around best practices.

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Recession-Proofing Your Talent Strategy — EMBARC 2019 Session Recap

Intoo USA

Kim noted that in 2009, a number of organizations conducted layoffs, only to realize later on that some of the talent should have been retained. Support laid-off employees with outplacement services. Outplacement will do that.”. The outplacement company sees this every day. Think creatively to avoid layoffs. PT / 2 p.m.

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Recession-Proofing Your Talent Strategy — EMBARC 2019 Session Recap

Intoo USA

Kim noted that in 2009, a number of organizations conducted layoffs, only to realize later on that some of the talent should have been retained. Support laid-off employees with outplacement services. Outplacement will do that.”. The outplacement company sees this every day. Think creatively to avoid layoffs. PT / 2 p.m.

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Are Major Layoffs More Common Since the Recession?

Intoo USA

From late 2007 until the summer of 2009, the U.S. Although the economy began growing in 2009, the effects of the recession can still be felt today, changing the way we work and keep (or not keep) our jobs. In the first quarter of 2019, major layoffs increased 35% over the previous year, the highest level since 2009, according to CNBC.

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Retail Layoffs: How to Protect Your Brand During a Reduction in Force

Intoo USA

In 2018, companies let go of 98,563 employees in the retail sector — the highest number of people since 2009. Learn more about Intoo’s outplacement services. Retail companies are laying off workers at a rapid rate. What’s causing this alarming trend? Perhaps the shift toward online-only shopping is to blame.