People who lose their jobs often become disorientated about their next move. Providing outplacement support gives them the confidence and the tools to get their career back on track

Employers usually go to great lengths to avoid the need for redundancies and dismissals, but sometimes they are necessary. 

When redundancies are necessary, of course you will need a plan to ensure compliance with the law - consultation, selection, redundancy pay etc.  However, should that plan not also include giving those leaving some practical  help and support to get their careers and livelihoods back on track. Obviously they are unlikely to thank you for making them redundant, but they will certainly appreciate whatever support you can give.

It also makes good business sense - remember that the 'survivors' are watching and they are your future. Their morale, turnover and productivity will be affected by how you treat their friends & colleagues who are leaving.

D3 Career Management & Outplacement provides a range of affordable support programmes.

We can also advise on 'survivor management' - those who you need to focus on the future.  This is all about effective communication and working with them to build or rebuild trust, teamwork, a renewed sense of purpose and confidence.

See how we can help -  go to D3 Career Management & Outplacement

The CIPD has published an IMPACT paper trying to calculate 'The cost to employers of redundancy'. They specifically include the morale and productivity impact on 'survivors' and the potential impact on their likelihood of leaving.