After a major restructure, group outplacement services enabled our resources sector client to support employees to find new roles.
Group outplacement services are a cost and time effective solution when larger numbers of redundancies are made.
Facilitated workshops, expert career coaching and self-directed learning ensured our clients employees made their next career move with confidence. We provided sector expertise, market connections and upskilling opportunities.
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Background
Our client company operates in the resources sector. Following a restructure, it was closing one of its regional functions and consolidating operations in Sydney. This led to a significant number of redundancies.
The company requested Glide Outplacement provide tailored outplacement services to support their employees’ career transition.
Solution
- We developed a strategic redundancy program in collaboration with the internal HR team.
- We delivered a group outplacement program suitable for employees at various levels, from administrative staff to senior managers.
- We advised the senior leadership on communication relating to the redundancies and program.
The group outplacement program included:
Individual support
One to one career transition coaching incorporating career assessment and guidance.
Workshops
Workshops on resume writing, job search strategies, networking and interview skills.
Employees attended the program for between four and 12 weeks, depending on their level of seniority. Each one to one career coaching session was approximately one hour.
The group workshops catered for a maximum of 10 participants. Some employees chose to attend all the workshops, others just one or two according to their level of confidence in their job search skills.
Outcome
87 % of participants supported back into work within 90 days
- 4% had decided to take time off/go travelling.
- 2% were entering full-time study.
- Remaining individuals were undecided or had not secured a desired position.
The program provided valuable and supportive career transition services for the employees. This enabled them to leave the business with a more positive outlook than they otherwise would have.
Many of participants secured new employment in the resources sector, related industries or new sectors within the program duration.
By outsourcing the process to an outplacement specialist, the company and its HR team could focus on other business issues related to the restructure and day to day activities.
Many could appreciate the time, effort and money the company had put into the support provided, as shown through feedback sheets and unsolicited comments to the management team.
Feedback
An invaluable source of help for me while job hunting. Simon was extremely friendly and helpful in improving my CV, giving me guidance on writing a good cover letter, and offering useful interview tips. All of this assistance led to me landing a new job within a month!
Amanda, Sydney
I had a great experience. They all are the highest level professionals! They had a personal approach to each client and gave really good advice.
Svitlana, Sydney
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