The current state of the economy has affected everyone – if you haven't lost your job, chances are you know someone who has. If you're one of the lucky ones who has remained employed, chances are you've been scared of losing your job at one point or another. If you're a job seeker, chances are you've had an extremely hard time getting an interview, not to mention a job offer.
While workers and job seekers have had it rough, employers may be having the hardest time of all. Many employers have been put in tough situations and been forced to make hard decisions, including whether or not they should reduce the size of their workforce, who they should keep on board and who they should let go.
If you're a good employer who cares about his or her workers, these probably aren't easy decisions to make. However, if you find yourself in the position of having to downsize, there are services out there that can help you make sure your former workers are taken care of.
Companies that offer outplacement services are becoming more and more popular, in part because of the economy, and in part because employers are beginning to take more responsibility when they have to make layoffs. One of the best companies that offers such services is Outplacing.com, which provides outplacement services to any size employer, small, medium or large.
Through Outplacing.com, employers can set their displaced workers up with online and personalized outplacement services that will increase their success in finding a new career. One thing that makes this company unique is its partnership with Jobing.com, which gives clients access to millions of jobs in various local markets and specific industries.
Some other things Outplacing.com offers that sets the company apart from other outplacement services are the company's nine solutions to help employees find their next job, including:
- Unique Career Transition Portal – This is a customized Web site portal for your transitioning employees that offers access to job openings, career resources and materials to help displaced workers.
- Rapid Response – This is the company's commitment to provide outplacement services to displaced workers with as little as one-day notice.
- Resume Writing – The company has a team of professional resume writers who can critique and write a professional resume that will better highlight your employee's skills and help them through the job search process.
- Resume Distribution – The company will distribute an employee's resume to employers within a specific industry and local market.
- Local Open House – For any company that is forced to make a large number of layoffs, Outplacing.com can set up an open house specifically for your workers with companies who are looking to hire.
- Outplacing Career Liaison Service – Outplacing.com will interview your employees and introduce them to various hiring managers.
- Online Personal Branding – The company will set your employees up with social networking accounts to help with their job search efforts.
- Skill Training & Assistance – Outplacing.com offers plenty of career resources to help employees see where they may be able to improve their training or education.
- Emotional & Financial Resources – The company also has resources that can help your employees with the personal side of transitioning to a new career.
So if you're an employer and find yourself having to make the tough decision of downsizing your workforce, don't forget that there are ways you can make the transitioning process easier on yourself and your employees. Instead of just sending your workers packing, help them out as much as possible by opting to use an outplacement service.
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