Robyn Kern, Author at INTOO USA

INTOO Outplacement Honored with Stevie® Award in 2023 American Business Awards®

No matter the state of the economy, employers will always be attempting to lure and...

INTOO Wins at the 2023 American Business Awards - Bronze 2023 Stevie Winner

News, Outplacement

INTOO is proud to have been recognized with a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Achievement...

A leadership team meets to discuss whether workforce redeployment is an alternative to layoffs

Is Workforce Redeployment an Alternative to Layoffs?

Career Development, Layoffs

With many poorly executed layoffs going viral, some organizations have received negative press for hiring...

INTOO Wins Gold at the 2023 Globee Awards for Sales, Marketing, Service, & Operations

INTOO’s Career Coaching Team Wins Gold 2023 Globee® Award

News, Outplacement

We are proud to announce that our career coaching team has been named Front-line Customer...

An illustration of six employees on a conveyor belt exiting an office representing employee turnover after a layoff.

How to Prevent Employee Turnover After Layoffs: 4 Effective Strategies

Top Outplacement Firms: 4 Key Considerations

Organizations sometimes face the challenging situation of having to lay off employees due to financial...

HR Trends of March 2023: SVB and Risk Management, Coaching Culture

The task to select an outplacement provider, whether during an annual review of benefits, or...

HR Trends: The Top Industry Reads - March 2023

What’s Vital About Severance Benefits Post-NLRB Ruling

Welcome to our summary of March best reads on HR trends! This month, trending topics...

Severance

Until recently, employers were in a position to give laid-off employees a choice: severance or...

Hiring Guide: Interviewing, Selecting, Rejecting – Download Now!

Recruiting, Talent Acquisition

Whether you’re new to hiring or need a refresher, our guide, How to Hire the...

INTOO Wins at the 2023 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service

INTOO’s Career Coaching Team Wins Stevie® Award in 2023 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service

Company Announcement, News

INTOO is proud to have once again been presented with a Stevie® Award in the...

HR Trends: The Top Industry Reads - February 2023

HR Trends of February 2023: “Rage Applying,” Diversity Hires, and Employment Law

INTOO Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Parent Company Gi Group Holding

Welcome to our summary of February's best reads on HR trends! This month, trending topics...

INTOO Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Parent Company Gi Group Holding

Company Announcement, News

In 1998, Stefano Colli-Lanzi—at that time a consultant—saw new regulations in the Italian market as...

New managers attend a first-time manager training workshop.

First-Time Manager Training and Support: Why It’s Essential

INTOO Is SOC2 Type II Certified

In the wake of widespread layoffs, many organizations are promoting employees to managerial positions to...

News

INTOO is thrilled to announce that we have successfully earned our System and Organization Controls...

Layoff Planning: Resources and Guides (title beside hexagonal blocks with people icons)

Layoff Planning: What You Need to Know

HR Trends of January 2023: The Key Reads

Layoff planning can be complicated. Sometimes layoffs are months in the making; other times they...

HR Trends January 2023: The Top Industry Reads

WARN Act in the News: Why Employers Need to Know the Law

Welcome to our summary of January’s best reads on HR trends! This month, trending topics...

A businessman holds a yellow notebook titled WARN: Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act

Everyone’s Talking About Their Layoffs: Why Employers Should Be Listening

The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act is a federal law that requires employers...

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Employee Learning Programs: Why Learning Platforms May Not Be Enough

The current era of radical candor has changed the way we talk about layoffs. At...

A laptop displaying an employee learning program that reads "Online Learning" sits on a wooden desk with a notebook, phone and plants.

Avoid These 3 Reviews: Protect Employer Brand Reputation

Employee learning services and platforms such as LinkedIn Learning, Skillshare, and other online course providers...

Employer Branding

You may have heard from direct or indirect sources that your organization has a negative...

INTOO’s 2022 Year in Review

2022 began with the end of The Great Resignation. While that trend faded, engagement continued...

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Are Layoff Lists Helpful to Employees?

Layoffs, Outplacement

With the many layoffs taking place, particularly in the tech space, companies are using a...

November 2022: This Month's Top HR Reads

HR Trends: The Key Reads of November 2022

Talent Hoarding: Why Is It Dangerous and How Can You Prevent It?

Welcome to our summary of November’s best reads on HR trends! This month, trending topics...

A female expresses her frustration to her manager, who won't promote her due to talent hoarding.

Twitter Layoffs: 4 Key Lessons to Protect Your Organization

A high-performing employee is obviously a desirable thing—not only for a manager, but also for...

HR Trends: The Key Reads of October 2022

Twitter’s layoffs by email were highly publicized and reportedly the most chaotic since those conducted...

Tips from an HR Manager: 4 Ways to Help Remote Employees Feel Connected

Welcome to our summary of October’s best reads on HR trends! This month, hot topics...

One way to help remote employees feel connected is to schedule frequent all-staff meetings, like the one this woman is attending from her home office.

Tess Langseth-DePaolis Whether your teams are new to remote work or not, you may find...

A young male employee demonstrates qualities of an emerging leader while collaborating with his male and female coworkers.

What Are Emerging Leaders and How Can Your Organization Support Them?

What Can a Career Coach Help You With?

Whether training employees for succession planning purposes, bolstering a career development program, or helping to...

Tips from an HR Leader for Creating a Positive Culture

Maybe you’ve thought about using a career coach for yourself or wondered if your employees...

Interlocking silver and blue gears reading "Workplace Culture"

HR, Tips

Jennifer Fisher, SHRM-SCP Whether your team is all in one office, spread out among several,...

September 2022: This Month's Top HR Reads

HR Trends: The Key Reads of September 2022

INTOO is Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for 2022

Welcome to our summary of September’s best reads on HR trends! This month, the challenges...

INTOO is Great Place to Work-Certified for the 2nd year in a row!

Company Announcement, News

INTOO USA is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for 2022. The...

Is Outplacement Worth It? It Depends.

HR Trends: The Key Reads of August 2022

When the nation’s job vacancies seemingly outnumber those unemployed, outplacement can be perceived as an...

This Month's Top HR Reads for August 2022

Employee Survey Feedback: What to Do with What You Learn

Welcome to our summary of August best reads on HR trends! This month, quiet quitting...

A graphic representation of employee survey feedback is superimposed on an image of a man typing on a laptop, giving a 5-star rating.

HR, Retention

Employee surveys have become a popular method for employers to demonstrate their interest in their...

An African-American male manager meets with a small group of employees to discuss how he can support remaining employees after a layoff

How to Support Remaining Employees After a Layoff

HR Trends: The Key Reads of July 2022

Layoffs can create fear and doubt among employees, lower morale, and reduce their trust in...

Industry News

Welcome to our summary of July best reads on HR trends! This month, between inflation...

A career coach offers guidance through an on-demand video chat.

Experienced HR Director Raves About the INTOO Outplacement She Received, Says “No Comparison”

HR Trends: The Key Reads of June 2022

Cheryl Smith’s former employer provided her with INTOO's Flex outplacement program, which delivers unlimited one-on-one...

Industry News, Retention, Talent Acquisition

Welcome to our summary of June best reads on HR trends! This month, unconscious bias...

Wooden toys symbolizing people standing on interconnected lines symbolizing an organization with a culture of mobility

How Thriving Organizations Build a Culture of Mobility: Webinar Recap

Career Development, Video, Webinar

A culture of mobility can enable employees to grow within your organization, building engagement and...

Employee affected by recent layoffs boxes up his office items.

Will Layoffs Continue? Lessons from the Tech and Financial Services Industries

Layoffs, Outplacement

The economy is dynamic and constantly changing, sometimes faster than we expect it to. One...

INTOO's On-Demand Coaching Wins Another Gold Globee Award in 2022 Golden Bridge Business and Innovation Awards

On-Demand Coaching Team Receives Gold Globee® in 2022 Golden Bridge Awards

Company Announcement, News, Outplacement

We’re proud to announce that The Globee® Awards, organizers of world’s premier business awards programs...

HR Trends: The Key Reads of May 2022

INTOO’s On-Demand Coaching Wins Gold Globee® in the 2022 Disruptor Company Awards

Welcome to our summary of May best reads on HR trends! This month, money—in terms...

INTOO's On-Demand Coaching Wins Gold Globee Disruptor Award in 2022 Disruptor Company Awards

Company Announcement, News, Outplacement

INTOO is proud to announce that The Globee® Awards, organizers of world’s premier business awards...

Webinar - Register Now! How Thriving Organizations Build a Culture of Mobility. Date: June 9, 2022; Time: 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT. Stacked blocks with arrows pointing upward signifying internal mobility

Webinar: How Thriving Organizations Build a Culture of Mobility — REGISTER NOW!

Career Development, Company Announcement, Webinar

Enabling employees to grow within your organization builds engagement and loyalty. A mobility mindset encourages...

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3 Onboarding Tips to Boost Retention

The experience your employees have while onboarding is one they’ll take with them throughout their...

INTOO Wins Three Globee Awards in 2022 Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Operations Awards

INTOO’s On-Demand Coaching Wins Gold and Silver at the Globee® 2022 Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Operations Awards

Company Announcement, News, Outplacement, Recognition

INTOO is proud to announce that The Globee® Awards, organizers of world’s premier business awards...

HR Trends: The Key Reads of April 2022

Industry News

Welcome to our summary of April best reads on HR trends! This month, reverse mentoring...

INTOO Wins Two Stevie® Awards in 2022 American Business Awards®

Company Announcement, Education, News, Outplacement

INTOO was named the winner of two Stevie® Awards in The 20th Annual American Business...

Employee Quick Pulse Survey: Spring 2022

Career Development, News, Stats, Survey

😱 or 🙄 You're struggling to retain and attract employees, but think your employee experience...

Following a formal offboarding process, an HR manager notifies an employee he's been laid off

3 Offboarding Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Business

Layoffs, Outplacement

Even if your business is mostly concerned with finding talent at the moment, know this:...

What Is Outplacement Coaching?

HR Trends: The Key Reads of March 2022

While business coaches and career coaches are common, outplacement coaching serves a professional in a...

How to Get the Best Results from an Outplacement RFP

Welcome to our summary of March best reads on HR trends! This month, HR’s role...

The Whys of Employee Burnout: Webinar Recap

You may be looking for an outplacement provider due to an upcoming reduction in force...

A female employee experiencing burnout sits at her desk.

Career Development, HR, Retention

Caroline Vernon was joined by a panel of INTOO career coaches including Holly Klenk, Lisa...

INTOO Wins Two Stevie® Awards in 2022 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service

Career Development, News, Outplacement

INTOO was presented with two Bronze Stevie® Awards in the 16th annual Stevie Awards for...

3 Ways to Be a Successful Employer

Candidate Experience, Career Development, Outplacement, Retention

Just because the calendar flips to a new year doesn’t mean last year’s challenges have...

February 2022 - This Month's Top HR Reads

HR Trends: The Key Reads of February 2022

INTOO/Harris Poll Shows Only About 1 in 4 Employed Americans Have Many Opportunities for Growth

Welcome to our summary of February best reads on HR trends! This month, workplace burnout...

Engaging Employees Amid the Great Resignation: A study conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of INTOO

Career Development, News, Retention, Survey

A new online study conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of INTOO amongover 900...

Illustration of a group of burnt out employees in an office.

INTOO Webinar: The Whys of Employee Burnout: Understand So You Can Help -> Register Now!

Retention, Webinar

Do you think your employees are burnt out? As an HR professional, are you burnt...

Colored letters spelling "SKILLS" are held up by hands belonging to a culturally diverse group of people

3 Ways to Increase Diversity Through Skills-Based Hiring

Candidate Experience, Career Development, Career Mobility, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition

While it’s now common for organizations to have Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, not...

HR Trends: The Key Reads of January 2022

Lateral Career Moves: Why and How You Should Facilitate Them in Your Organization

Welcome to our summary of January best reads on HR trends! This month, hot topics...

Illustration symbolizing employees making lateral career moves along a rope held by a manager connected to a target

Career Development, Career Mobility

With so many organizations struggling to retain employees, one would be wise to investigate ways...

Deloitte Includes INTOO USA’s Solution in Internal Mobility and Talent Marketplace Report

Career Development, Career Mobility, News

We’re excited to announce that Deloitte has included INTOO’s Career Mobility solution in its Internal...

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Yes, Career Transition Assistance Is Still Needed During the Great Resignation

INTOO USA’s 2021 Year in Review

We’re in the middle of the Great Resignation, and there’s much talk of companies being...

Candidate Experience, Career Mobility, HR, Outplacement

Like 2020, this past year brought many challenges to businesses and individuals around the world....

December 2021: This Month's Top HR Reads

HR Trends: The Key Reads of December 2021

Lorne Wood Finds the Culture He Was Seeking at Deloitte: A Candidate Success Story

Welcome to our summary of December best reads on HR trends! This month, hot topics...

Words and terms that are key to candidate success such as create, priorities, solution, core values, implement, vision, success, goals, idea, prioritize and communication are typed on scraps of paper

Job Seekers Need Help With More Than Career Wellness to Be Successful

As a highly successful contact center leader for many years, Lorne Wood had built a...

A job seeker gets help virtually from her career coach on emotional, physical, financial and career wellness.

HR Trends: The Key Reads of November 2021

During the pandemic, wellness topics such as stress management, financial wellbeing, physical health, and others...

November 2021: This Month's Top HR Reads

INTOO USA’s Coach Training Program Addresses COVID-Era Concerns

Welcome to our summary of November best reads on HR trends! This month, hot topics...

A career coach who has received training for COVID-era concerns works with a candidate remotely.

COVID-19, News, Outplacement

We are proud to announce that 90% of our on-demand coaching team has completed professional...

A note reading "Employee experience" sits atop a desk by a keyboard, pen, and mug of coffee.

How to Create a First-Class Employee Experience: Webinar Recap

Candidate Experience, Career Mobility, Employer Branding, HR, Recruiting, Retention, Video, Webinar

Barb Froncillo, National Sales Director at INTOO USA, spoke recently with Michele Shuey and Veronica...

A woman shakes hands accepting a leadership position after receiving executive career transition coaching.

What You Should Expect from Executive Career Transition Services

Creating a Strong Employer Brand: Strategies and Resources

Career coaches help people with all backgrounds and experiences through layoffs and seeking new employment....

Employer Branding

As employers struggle with high turnover, attracting talent, and engaging employees, many are seeking solutions....

HR Trends: The Key Reads of October 2021

HR Webinar: How to Create a First-Class Employee Experience → Register Now!

Welcome to our summary of October best reads on HR trends! This month, hot topics...

Free Webinar: How to create a first-class employee experience. November 9, 2021 11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM PT - Register Now!

Company Announcement, Employee Benefits, HR, Retention, Webinar

How to Create a First-Class Employee Experience — Live Webinar Integrate has built an experience that...

INTOO launches new career exploration module and skills tools, as shown in the platform screenshot

INTOO Integrates New Skills and Career Exploration Tools to Benefit Job Seekers

Candidate Experience, Career Mobility, Company Announcement, News, Outplacement

INTOO is excited to announce the launch of new tools to assist job seekers and...

Preparing for the Great Resignation: Webinar Recap

Employer Branding, HR, Recruiting, Retention, Video, Webinar

Recently, Caroline Vernon, INTOO’s Career Transition Practice Leader, spoke with #HRSocial Hour Half Hour Podcast...

An HR manager begins to jot down exit interview questions to ask an employee

Exit Interview Questions: What to Ask Exiting Employees

HR, Retention, Tips

Exit interviews can help an organization learn what it’s doing right and wrong from the...

HR Trends - the top HR reads for September 2021

HR Trends: The Key Reads of September 2021

Healthcare Layoffs: What HR Managers Need to Know

Welcome to our summary of September best reads on HR trends! This month, hot topics...

What HR managers need to know about layoffs is represented by a glove and stethoscope resting on a notice of layoff

Healthcare, HR, Layoffs, Outplacement, Tips

This article, originally published on December 4, 2019, has been updated. Even with the surge...

Preparing for the Great Resignation - Live Webinar

HR Webinar: Preparing for the Great Resignation → Register Now!

Company Announcement, HR, Webinar

Preparing for the Great Resignation — Live Webinar While last year saw an increase in...

An engagement meter shows a reading of over 200%

4 Tips for Maintaining Employee Engagement Post-Pandemic: Key Learnings from the 2021 Workforce Trends Report

Career Mobility, Employee Benefits, Tips

In our quest to discover how the pandemic impacted organizations from HR’s point of view,...

INTOO is Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for 2021

Company Announcement, News, Recognition

INTOO is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for 2021. The prestigious...

HR Trends: The Key Reads of August 2021

7 Tips for Managing Organizational Change Effectively in Any Industry

Welcome to our summary of August’s best reads on HR trends! This month, hot topics...

The need for managing organizational change is represented by a businessman drawing a clock that says "time for change"

HR, Tips

In our webinar, History Has its Eyes on You: Managing Organizational Change, Amy Waryas, EVP,...

2021 Workforce Trends Report - Pandemic Insights

INTOO’s 2021 Workforce Trends Report Finds Companies’ Needs and Plans Are Not Aligned in Volatile Employment Market

Career Mobility, Employee Benefits, HR, News, Survey

INTOO’s 2021 Workforce Trends Report found that employee productivity, satisfaction, and engagement overwhelmingly were maintained...

HR Trends: The Key Reads of July 2021

What Are the Seven Steps to Succession Planning?

Welcome to our summary of July’s best reads on HR trends! This month, hot topics...

Succession Planning written on a note on a desk covered with figurines and arrows representing succession

Career Mobility, Employee Benefits, Outplacement

Succession planning—a process for creating and maintaining a talent pipeline—is a necessary part of talent...

A sticky note on a desk says "flexible working"

How to Search for Flexible Work: Tips from a Career Coach

Tips

In the last few years, gig or project-based jobs, contract work, and other freelance opportunities...

INTOO Wins Big at the 2021 Golden Bridge and Sales and Service Excellence Awards!

INTOO’s Coaching and Client Success Teams Win Multiple Globee® Awards

Company Announcement, News, Outplacement, Recognition

We are proud to announce that INTOO USA has been awarded Multiple Globee® Awards in...

HR Trends: The Key Reads of June 2021

Employer Brand: How the Benefits You Offer Employees Can Make or Break It

Welcome to our summary of June’s best reads on HR trends! As more people return...

Candidate Experience, Career Mobility, Employer Branding, Outplacement

It can be easy to understand how value-added benefits could help an organization maintain its...

Managing Organizational Change: Webinar Recap

COVID-19, HR, Video, Webinar

Mira Greenland, Executive Vice President of Intoo, had the opportunity to chat with Amy Waryas,...

INTOO USA Integrates Upskilling Coursework from Leading Educational Content Providers

Career Mobility, Company Announcement, News, Outplacement

INTOO USA is excited to announce our new integrated coursework from educational content providers edX,...

HR Trends: The Key Reads of May 2021

HR Webinar with Special Hamilton Performance → FREE! Register Now!

Welcome to our first monthly summary of the best reads on HR trends! May featured...

Register now for our HR webinar with special performance from Hamilton

Company Announcement, HR, Webinar

History Has its Eyes on You: Managing Organizational Change A discussion on current HR trends...

A variety of notices for RIFs, layoffs, furloughs and terminations.

RIF, Layoff, Furlough, Termination — We Chart the Differences

HR, Layoffs

While reductions-in-force (RIFs), layoffs, and furloughs are all difficult actions employers take out of necessity...

A female employee gets a COVID-19 vaccine to comply with her company's vaccine policy.

Answers to Questions About Vaccine Policy for the Workplace

COVID-19, HR

Last week, Caroline Vernon, INTOO’s Career Transition Practice Leader, spoke with employment attorney Kate Bischoff...

2021 American Business Awards Bronze Winner

INTOO’s Career Transition Platform Wins at the 2021 American Business Awards

Company Announcement, News, Outplacement, Recognition

We are thrilled to announce that INTOO USA has been awarded the Stevie Award® for...

Senior management considers strategies to add to their change management plan

2 Strategies to Include in Your Change Management Plan

Career Mobility, Employee Benefits, Outplacement

Many organizations have stakeholders and significant percentages of their workforces that are resistant to change....

An employee working from home takes Intoo's survey on workforce trends.

Take Our Survey on Workplace Trends Through the Pandemic

Company Announcement, COVID-19, HR

INTOO USA is looking for a deeper understanding on how organizations like yours managed—and continue...

A woman sits on her sofa, using tips from a career coach to search for remote work opportunities..

Remote Work: Tips from an INTOO Career Coach

Tips, Video

While this year has created a spike in the number of people working remotely, many...

Webinar: COVID-19 Vaccines and the Workplace

COVID-19 Vaccines and the Workplace Webinar → Register Now!

Company Announcement, COVID-19, HR, Webinar

With the continued roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccines, your company may be considering what this...

How to Build Employer Branding: A Strategy for the Employee Lifecycle

Candidate Experience, Career Mobility, Employer Branding, Outplacement

Every interaction a potential or existing employee has with you is an opportunity to strengthen...

A woman hiring manager conducts a remote interview with a candidate who has had video interview coaching

The Video Interview: Coaching from an INTOO Career Coach

Outplacement, Tips, Video

Video interviews have largely replaced live, in-person interviews in the past year due to the...

What Top Outplacement Services Offer