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Evaluating the Legal Implications of Layoffs and Downsizing

HR Digest

Outplacement Services: Provide career counseling, resume workshops, and job placement assistance. Post-Layoff Support: Building a Positive Legacy Offering support to laid-off employees can help preserve relationships and reduce the likelihood of legal claims.

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What Is the Difference Between a Voluntary Retirement and a Layoff?

Careerminds

Layoffs are often based on factors such as seniority, job redundancy, or overall business needs, and employees are typically provided with severance pay and other transitional support like outplacement services. Control Voluntary retirement: Employees can choose whether to participate in the program.

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27 Key Drivers of Employee Engagement To Benefit Your Workforce 

AIHR

Try this Encourage continuous learning: Provide access to workshops, online courses, and seminars to facilitate skill development. Provide support during transitions: If retrenchment or restructuring is necessary, provide outplacement services, counseling, and clear communication to support affected employees.

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How to Write a Reduction in Force Letter (Template Included)

Careerminds

Attached is additional information on your eligible severance benefits, as well as outplacement and re-employment assistance, unemployment eligibility, and the continuation of health benefits. The HR representative will discuss all of your termination benefits with you, including outplacement services for assistance in finding a new position.

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Best Practices for Facing Tough Budget Choices

Cupa HR

Consider a workforce-planning workshop. Contracting with an external vendor to provide outplacement services, including training and interviewing skills. Enacting graduated, intermittent furloughs for all non-academic employees, which provided the funds for the voluntary retirement incentives.

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The Hidden Value of Outplacement Services in the Life Sciences Industry

CCI Consulting

Being that the only constant in life sciences is change, leaders in this industry often ask, “Is investing in an outplacement provider worth it?” The Positive Impact of an Outplacement Provider While workforce reductions are typically a last resort, the narrative can shift positively with outplacement programs.

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How to Craft Your Employee Termination Policy (Template Included)

Careerminds

In cases of involuntary termination without cause, we may also provide the terminated employee with additional support in the form of outplacement services and reference letters. During this interview, employees will receive information about severance pay, COBRA, and other benefits such as outplacement services.