Informing employees of an organisational downsizing can be a distressing experience for all concerned. David Stickels and Associates offers outplacement services to support organisations during this traumatic process. DSA offers outplacement services to:
1. Managers and supervisors responsible for the outplacement program
2. Individual staff members directly affected by the program. This support can be provided either on an individual basis or in a tailored group program.
3. Remaining staff.
1. Consultancy services offered by DSA to managers and supervisors:
• Advice on the best possible outplacement program to meet the needs of the organisation and its staff.
• Support and advice on how to most effectively and sensitively plan and implement an outplacement program.
• Advice on issues that need to be considered for communicating the program to staff.
• Support when announcing the program to staff.
• Debriefing and support following the announcement to staff and individual staff members being
'outplaced'.
2. For staff members being placed on the outplacement program, DSA staff will provide a personalised program which includes:
• Debriefing and support to reduce the negative effects of the announcement, help retain self confidence, and help refocus on the tasks ahead.
• Provide career assessment and advice as required. For example, develop a career/job search action plan; explore issues such as further training and education.
• Review and help update résumé.
• Discuss job search and interview skills.
3. For the remaining staff members:
• Debriefing and support services to help staff members understand the process and communicate any anxiety they have about the process.
The benefits of using an outplacement program include:
• Many organisations are concerned about the impact of outplacement on
it's staff members and an outplacement program provides organisations with the opportunity to support staff and help them deal with their ongoing career and welfare needs.
• Decreased after-effects of an announcement for both the staff member on outplacement and the remaining staff.
• Diminishes the risk of anxiety in the workplace and any unwanted disputes.
• Ensures the organisation retains its positive public image with key groups (eg: employees, clients, community, shareholders).
Facilities the organisation getting back on track follow the program.
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