Career Transition Support Services

Includes Dismissal Planning and Management Support
(formerly know as Outplacement services)

It is always difficult making a decision that an employee must be dismissed. While it is difficult, it is necessary for the well being of the other employees and the company as a whole. Most of these dismissals are done "without cause". It is wise to consult your legal counsel and make sure you are aware of the current provincial labour laws. Our consultant assists you with planning the dismissal, offering you support with tried and true strategies for a smooth and professional process. The dismissed employee receives immediate support in dealing with the emotional issues and professional support in resume preparation, job search and career transition, depending upon the length of the program.

Benefits of Dismissal Planning & Career Transition Services

For the dismissed employee, this Career Transition service is one of the most supportive things you can do for an employee you have transitioned out.

they receive professional emotional support in a time of crisis.
Losing one’s job ranks in the top three major stress situations in life
(1. Death of a loved one 2. Divorce, 3. Loss of a job)
job search support provides them with every opportunity to get back to work quickly and, in some cases find a more appropriate job opportunity.
Career Transition services provide encouragement to seek job opportunities in areas compatible with existing skills, future goals and interests.
Career Transition process attempts to support the employee
making major changes in career and life.
A dismissal always brings new opportunities and changes.

For the company, you provide a much needed service to the departing employee.

existing employees (the survivors) see the compassion by the way the organization supports the dismissed employee. They tend to feel a sense of relief in knowing that the dismissed employee is looked after and they feel relief in knowing that should they be the one terminated in the future they will be looked after. The company does not just throw anyone out onto the street.
you receive support with the actual dismissal process. Once the employee has been given the dismissal information (a short three minute message), the coach takes over and you are out of the process. It is the coach who deals with the emotional reaction, collects possessions and steers the situation from that point.
the incidence of wrongful dismissal is rare.
you are seen in a good light in the community by the way you support your transitioned employees.