Using Outplacement Services
By TorontoJobs.ca
Outplacement services are designed to assist both employees and organizations when an employee is terminated for reasons such as performance, layoff, downsizing or restructuring.
Given the legal and financial consequences of terminating an employee, this process should never be taken lightly and outplacement services are usually welcome and offer many advantages in this type of stressful situation.
Who are outplacement services provided to?
Outplacement services are provided to a terminated employee by an outplacement firm, and the services are typically paid for by the organization. This benefit is provided over and above any termination and/or severance pay that would be given to an employee upon termination.
A description of the outplacement package that the employee is going to receive (e.g. outplacement firm used, contact person, timing, etc.) is typically included in the employee’s termination letter.
Not all terminated employees receive outplacement services − need may vary depending on seniority, experience or other circumstances. Older employees and those with seniority are more likely to be offered outplacement services.
