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- Interim Management Solutions |
- Salary Survey |
- Interview Suites
Employers: Outplacement Consulting and Redundancy Support
Outplacement, redundancy, downsizing, release management, career management or redundancy management have become a frequent occurrence in modern day business in Ireland and the rest of the world. Managing any redundancy situation can be difficult. It impacts not just on the individuals directly affected, but also on the rest of the people in the company.
If redundancy is handled badly, you can risk losing not just the people directly affected but also damage morale and potentially lose other key staff you may wish to retain.
If your outplacement consultancy and redundancy support is handled correctly, it is possible to create an environment where you are still seen to be a good employer. Not only will you give your departing employees the best opportunity and up to date information of how to approach their career transition, but you will be perceived by your remaining people as a caring employer, and therefore less likely to damage your future company progression.
You can manage this situation, take the sting out of the tail, lighten the burden and be seen to be a caring employer by providing a comprehensive outplacement package. Excel recruitment supply outplacement services that will help cushion the blow through provision of:
- Initial Consultation
- Initial briefings with staff on the forthcoming downsizing and implications
- Comprehensive manual for each delegate
- An effective cushion to the redundancy blow
- A range of Options to meet your needs
- An effective and cost effective way of turning a PR crisis into a PR opportunity
- Preparation and assistance for managers effecting cutbacks
- An opportunity to be, and to be seen to be, a fair and caring employer
Our outplacement services offer you a suite of cost-effective options that can be tailored to meet most needs. Our Executive Outplacement Services are aimed at the middle to senior manager and offers high interaction with our consultants. The General Outplacement or release program is aimed at providing a very cost effective solution for larger groups. Both programs typically provide a 2 or 3 day interactive seminar that gives the individuals the necessary tools and knowledge to maximize their ability to find a new career. In addition they are provided with a comprehensive manual and a contact lifeline for subsequent help and guidance.
Outplacement General Programme
Comprehensive seminars and workshops are conducted by skilled experts at a suitable location (your premise, our premises or another suitable venue). All outplacement programs are tailored to suit the audiences and numbers. The program is created from a set of Options. It can be adjusted to meet the specific requirements and nuances of the market sector, geographical location and audience needs. There is a core set of information that is normally included, and there is also a set of options to choose from. Our outplacement consultants are pleased to give guidance on how best to pick from these to optimize the cost effectiveness and impact of the solution.
Each delegate receives a comprehensive manual, giving step by step guidelines to each stage of the process as well as further contact numbers, useful web addresses etc. In addition, the follow-up helpline is also available to all attendees, offering assistance and support when needed.
The program is usually tailored to meet the specific circumstances and requirements, but typically provides:
Comprehensive Manual
Our comprehensive outplacement Manual provides quality information with detailed index for ease of use. All delegates receive a personal copy to take away and use for reference. The information provided is not only relevant to the job search and career development but also, as many delegates have commented, to many other aspects of business & life. This manual provides detailed information and revision notes on all of the issues, plus tracking sheets and diagrams. This is complemented by industry specific and/or person specific relevant information pack.
Developing your Curriculum Vitae
The CV or resume is the candidates 'calling card'. We provide step by step guidance for each individual to develop a well structured CV, appropriate to the position sought, which will maximize their chances of being invited for interview. We will provide each delegate with a Curriculum Vita.
Understanding the Job Market
It is important to understand the status of the job market in your current and/or chosen area. We also cover the unadvertised job market and provide up to date information on the current market status, together with lists of useful contacts.
Marketing Yourself
Viewing oneself as a commodity is an alien concept to most people. We show the delegate(s) how to apply the principles of marketing to themselves, and how to conduct a proactive and effective marketing campaign utilizing traditional and the most up to date methods.
Transferable Skills
In a shrinking market it may be necessary to widen the field of options a little. We deal with how and where the delegate(s) can reposition themselves most successfully.
Interview Technique
Understanding the objectives of the interview and how you can best prepare yourself are both fundamental to success. These issues are covered in depth with exercises to assist, and practice to perfect.
Consultancy, Interim Management and Contract Roles
Whilst this may be a preferred option for some, it can also be a useful stopgap for others. We examine the pros and cons and the practicalities.
Dealing with Stress
Our unique approach provides a cognitive appraisal of the mechanisms of stress and provides practical techniques for overcoming these.
Helpline
A helpline is provided so that each delegate can get personal help as and when they need it. Wherever possible the individual will be put in touch with his/her own consultant, but if this is not possible at the time of need, another qualified and experienced mentor will be accessed. Should any issue arise that is not covered in the manual, or the delegate simply wants reassurance or advice, e-mail or telephone contact is available.
Optional components:
- Career Centre
- One-to-one in-depth consultation providing advice and guidance
- Follow-up Consultation, Surgeries and/or Mentoring
- Behavioural Profiling
To discuss outsourcing contact Barry Whelan in Excel Recruitment.