LHH's Severance & Separation Benefits 2024 Benchmarks Study

Are your severance policies a competitive advantage or a hidden liability?

How you manage separations can make or break your employer brand. LHH's 2024 Severance & Separation Benefits Study provides critical insights to help you navigate these challenges with confidence.

Key Findings:

  • Most companies offer severance: 90% of companies now offer severance packages, demonstrating a growing commitment to employee care
  • A growing trend: 70% of organizations have increased their severance packages in the last three years
  • Not just for executives: 61% of companies define severance in employment agreements at all levels, not just for executives
     

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See how you compare to peers in severance & separation benefits.

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Dive Deeper 

Download the full report for in-depth analysis and granular data, including:

 

Severance Calculations

Severance calculation formulas by position level and years of service

By Industry

 

Industry-specific severance trends across 15+ sectors
 

Outplacement Programs

Typical outplacement program durations for different employee levels

 

Medical Benefits

Percentage of organizations offering continued medical benefits post-termination

U.S. and Canada

Comparative analysis of severance practices in the U.S. and Canada

Max and Min Severance

Trends in minimum and maximum severance amounts

Stay Bonuses

Insights on stay bonus structures and amounts

 

Early Retirement

Details on early retirement program offerings