Outplacement

Outplacement services provide career transition support — resume writing, interview coaching, job search strategy, networking guidance, and sometimes recruiter access — to employees who have been made redundant. Employer-funded outplacement serves both humanitarian and reputational purposes: it demonstrates genuine care for departing employees' career futures, reduces the severity of employer brand damage on platforms like Glassdoor, and decreases the likelihood that departing employees will pursue legal action by maintaining a positive relationship through the transition. The ROI calculation for outplacement is typically measured against avoided legal costs, employer brand reputation impact on future recruiting, and survivor engagement among retained employees who observe how the organization treats those it lets go.