LHH Guide to Outplacement

Everything you need to know about outplacement and supporting your employees through redundancy 

Outplacement isn’t a nice to have,
it’s a necessity

Outplacement offers employees whose role has been made redundant a valuable service to help them transition to the next stage of their career quickly and effectively.

 

This best-practice guide explores the different aspects of career transition support and how HR professionals and business leaders can provide the best possible career transition support for those employees exiting the business depending on their unique needs and the goals of the business.

 

This guide looks at:

  • Why outplacement can be an essential resource in helping employees navigate redundancy and transition confidently
  • How can career transition support re-enforce an organisation’s brand equity and maintain alumni goodwill
  • How can it help minimise the risk of litigation.

 

With over 50 years' experience of successfully support professionals through their personal career transition, this guide pulls together our knowledge and insight on the best outplacement support that employers can provide to their employees, both to those who are leaving the organisation and those who are staying. 

 

Our outplacement programs combine personalized career coaching with cutting-edge technology to deliver real results. Employees receive one-to-one guidance tailored to their goals, access to an AI-powered career platform for smart job matching and CV optimization, and recommendations for upskilling to stay competitive. With flexible delivery options—virtual, group, or on-site—we make career transition support accessible and effective for every need.

 

From executive outplacement to individual outplacement programs, we tailor solutions to every career level. Whether you’re managing a large-scale workforce reduction or supporting senior leaders, we’re here to help.

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What is outplacement

Employees are cited as a business’s most important resource and how they are treated in a redundancy reflects on the employers values and culture. Outplacement is a service paid for by the employer that supports those who have been affected by redundancy find a new job.

 

Companies often invest in outplacement because it is the ‘right thing to do’ in supporting former employees as they move on. It can also support their brand reputation where they are seen to be providing care and support to those impacted by redundancy.