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Why CHROs have the “second-hardest job in the C-suite”

HR Brew

Theres been a fair amount of CEO turnover this year, with departures reaching 222 in January, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, the highest level for the month since the firm started tracking in 2002.

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Why employers are leaning into benefits to stand out in the job market

HR Brew

A recent report from Right Management, an outplacement and career management firm, found company culture alignment, career investment, and professional development all play a bigger role driving employee engagement than compensation and benefits do.

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Party on! Companies still hold holiday soirées, though some are less merry

HR Brew

This year, 64% of companies planned to have in-person holiday celebrations, matching the amount in 2023, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas, an outplacement and coaching firm. People have been asking us for that. Thats up from 57% in 2022 and 27% in 2021. However, it is still short of 75% of the companies that held parties in 2019.

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How HR can conduct compassionate layoffs, according to leaders at Starbucks, Eli Lilly, and Strava

HR Brew

Generous support for employees impacted by layoffs, like a sizable severance package or outplacement services , won’t mean anything if an employer doesn’t put thought into how the reduction is communicated. “So I think when you’re actually doing reduction is a prime example to reflect your values in every decision you make.”

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Do Outplacement Companies still have a role in 2020?

Given that we all know there’s no such thing as a job for life anymore, and the fact that millennials are particularly likely to switch jobs, is there still any need for specialist outplacement support?

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LinkedIn’s VP of talent acquisition on how recruiting has changed in the last 30 years, and where it's headed in the AI-driven future

HR Brew

Scruggs spent 10 business days researching the role and leads, including calling the Navy’s personnel department, which faxed her the names and numbers of military outplacement specialists, who then recommended veterans that she could contact. The role went unfilled for weeks, and the firm had no proprietary matches.

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What Are Outplacement Services? Debunking Misconceptions

Right Management

The job search and career transition challenges faced by these individuals are significant, making specialized outplacement programs critical for a successful transition. The […] The post What Are Outplacement Services? These challenges are only intensifying in the face of a shifting labor market.

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Don't Let Them Leave Mad - Offboarding with Empathy

Speaker: Caroline Vernon, Director of Sales, CareerArc

Enter Outplacement - the brand strategy you may be overlooking. How does providing an Outplacement program to an exiting employee affect the Employer Brand/ Reputation? A benefit given to exiting employees that gives them expert advice on resume preparation, job search strategy as well as help negotiating a job offer.