Outplacement Gets Social
In a world where everyone is online in some way or another, it’s no surprise that maintaining a positive online image can be extremely beneficial during your job search, just as having any online profile that paints you in a negative light can be detrimental to your chances of finding future employment. Luckily, many outplacement firms have realized this, and as a result include online personal branding services as part of their overall available package. Outplacing.com, for
Should Outplacement Assistance Be Mandatory?
The majority of employees think so. A recent report from a UK-based recruitment firm found that a majority of employees think companies should have to provide career transition services to workers who lose their jobs. The report is based on a survey of more than 1,000 HR professionals, managers, and employees. While 82.2 percent of employees think companies should have to provide laid-off workers with outplacement help, 73 percent said they did not receive this type of help w
