Key Benefits Of Outplacement Services

The employer brand has a moral responsibility towards the employees. This is because the existing employees are considered to be more loyal to the organisation. When the organisation provides the outplacement services, it demonstrates the commitment of the organisation towards the welfare of the employees. Separating the employees from the organisation is a difficult task and with the outplacement services in place the employees don't feel dejected and rejected.

 

Here are some of the key benefits which the organisation can get by availing the outplacement services:

 

·         Protection Of The Employer Brand

 

It is often seen that the disgruntled employees often post negative comments about the company on various websites such as Glassdoor which are often looked up by the job seekers before making a job application. The presence of outplacement service shows respect and support towards the employees who are no longer a part of the organisation. This also helps in the mitigation of the feelings loaded with anger or resentment.

 

·         Reduction Of Unemployment Costs

 

The prime aim of an outplacement program is to get the outplaced employees hired into a new position at a faster pace. The goal is to reduce the turn around time in comparison to the scenario when they themselves look for a new job in the absence of any assistance. This way a form of career transition service can be provided to the employees and the cost associated with the unemployed members of the workforce can also be reduced.

·         Set The Employees On The Path Of Success

 

The loss of the job is one of the stressful event for any individual. But there comes a time when the companies are left with the only option of downsizing the staff strength, during those times, helping the affected employees in a compassionate manner and helping them in the career transition can be a good gesture. When the employees are set on the new success path, the organisations feel less guilty of outplacing the workforce.

 

·         Boost The Morale Of The Current Staff

 

The retained employees are also worried about their job security when the company is set on the path of downsizing. The questions about the values of the company will hover in the minds of the employees. At such hour, taking the help of an organisation offering outplacement or board advisory service can help in showing the employees that their well being is safeguarded by the organisation and they are of great value.

 

·         Reduce The Litigation Risk

 

The risk of being sued for unlawful termination of the employees is always there. The risk aggravates when the employees feel that they are not supported by the employer at such a crucial hour. In such time, the outplacement service helps in reduction of the litigation risk that may otherwise arise.