By: Amy Twiggs In these uncertain times, there may be reasons your business has to make the most difficult decision of laying off some of your workforce. However, once you decide that the necessary next step is
By: Amy Twiggs In these uncertain times, there may be reasons your business has to make the most difficult decision of laying off some of your workforce. However, once you decide that the necessary next step is
When you go through a layoff, downsizing or reduction-in-force – whatever you call it - it is radically important to treat departing employees with respect and compassion. For one thing, it is the right thing to do
Organizations spend a great deal of time and money onboarding, retaining, and developing their employees, but minimal effort and few resources go toward offboarding employees with an equal level of compassion and attention. This is shortsighted given
By: Jill Thompson You may think of outplacement as something that only benefits the employee who’s just been laid off from your company. But did you know, that having an established relationship with an outplacement partner positively
By: Brian Hallahan I thought I would write about 3 things to consider when searching for an outplacement partner that will fit your organization's needs. Every company across every region of the United States is different. And
By: Tara Skredynski In today’s job search, LinkedIn is the number one tools to get familiar with, if not master. LinkedIn is not just a professional profile, but a way to be found by a recruiter and
Like any other organizational change, layoffs can happen in more and less effective ways. Conducting layoffs in a thoughtful, organized, and compassionate manner is important for several reasons. Treating departing employees well throughout the process also generates
By: Susan Ruhl We hoped with bated breath in 2021 that the world would settle down, and then the same in 2022. It has settled down in some respects, but uncertainty still abounds. World affairs, inflation, and gas
By Teri DePuy Understanding how nerve-racking interviews can be, it’s not uncommon for job seekers to come across as stiff, uncertain or overly talkative when trying to overcome butterflies. While it’s your intent to demonstrate a calm,
By: Megan Barry While many companies are still navigating how to cope with the Great Resignation as CNBC recently reported 44% of workers are seeking new jobs, other organizations are on the opposite side of the pendulum,