Glenda Nelson of Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH) in Northern Ireland offers advice on ‘being
in the know’ when considering Outplacement providers.
Redundancy can be a
difficult time for all involved, whether you are an employee faced with the
overwhelming prospect or perhaps a director at the company is faced with the
difficult decision of letting go of staff.
Unfortunately, recent
figures released by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment Northern
Ireland have shown that redundancy is still a prevalent factor within the
Northern Ireland, with research indicating that in the space of 12 months from
September 2014, proposed redundancies have increased by 13% to 3,590.
Whether you are an
employee facing immediate redundancy or perhaps a company looking for options
should redundancy arise, it is important to know what your options are.
In these circumstances,
an outplacement provider can support employees and employers alike during the
transition they face. Unsure of where to start? Here are some tips:
1.
Search extensively
When dealing with such
an important process, getting the right outplacement provider is crucial. With
early research, you will be able to deem who is right for the needs of your
employees and your company and ensure that if redundancy becomes an issue,
you have a plan in place.
2.
Do they have a variety in their services?
When choosing a
provider, you want to make sure you have a range of opportunities. Ideally,
they will be able to offer a variety of programmes, from job search workshops,
networking events and online training and resources that enhance professional
understanding and development.
3.
Are they flexible?
It is important that your
outplacement provider reflects your personal style or that of the company as it
makes the process a lot easier. Don’t forget, there is no set way of going
through the outplacement process, every employee and company is different!
For
more information on how you can avail of our outplacement services personally
or on behalf of your employees, please contact us on: 0845 456 2269
