Most companies have a documented plan for welcoming and integrating new employees into the organization (onboarding). But the reverse is rarely true – few companies are disciplined about transitioning employees out of the organization (offboarding), whether the transition is due to retirement, termination or voluntary resignation.
Offboarding, however, is actually a crucial part of talent acquisition, impacting future referrals, employment brand and talent brand.
So, what is offboarding, and how can an effective offboarding strategy contribute to the long-term success of an organization?
What Is Employee Offboarding?
Preparing for Smooth Transitions with Positive Offboarding
To get the best results from offboarding, remember these best practices:
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Employee offboarding is a critical phase that shouldn’t be overlooked or underestimated. But it can also be challenging. Professional HR consultants, like hrQ Inc., specialize in organizational transformation and reorganization and apply our experience to offboarding strategies that protect organizations and maintain a positive employee experience.
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