The monthly U.S. jobs report for April 2020 revealed what many of us already suspected: over 20 million jobs in almost every industry were lost due to COVID-19. As the pandemic continues, the need to restructure or reduce costs within organizations is likely to...
Much as hiring isn’t a simple matter of just saying “yes” to a candidate, the outplacement process for your employees has many components, each of which requires careful consideration. Understanding what these components are, as well as what differentiates a...
A senior program manager at a software company, Bill Curry built his career managing large project teams. But in April 2020, like millions of Americans, Bill was laid off by his employer due to the coronavirus crisis. “This was the first time ever that a layoff...
If you work in HR, you know that staying on top of the rapidly changing nature of human resource management isn’t just about what happens day-to-day; it’s about planning for the future of each employee. Often, that future involves finding an excellent outplacement...
When Will Walter was laid off from his marketing position at a publishing company in February 2020, he started looking for a new job immediately. “I’ve got a wife and three daughters, from ages nine down to nine months,” Will said. “They depend on me, and I had...
