Outplacement

Outplacement: A Key to Talent Well-being and Protecting Your Organizational Reputation

Did you know that 7 out of 10 employees in Lithuania experience anxiety, anger, sadness, and fear during layoffs?* Such feelings can lead to negative feedback from former employees, impacting your organization’s reputation. These sentiments often surface in conversations with colleagues, friends, family, and even social media, shaping public perception. To help make layoffs smoother for both the company and its employees, consider Manpower’s Outplacement Program. This program supports companies and employees through transition, preserving organizational image and offering employees valuable career support.

This program provides essential support for employers who want to:

• Enhance Employer Brand During Structural Changes. Outplacement services help maintain positive relations with laid-off employees, who may become clients, partners, or return to the company in the future. It shows that the organization cares about its employees’ careers, from beginning to end, which builds a positive image and safeguards reputation.
• Uphold Employee Loyalty and Morale. Structural changes can impact both redundant and remaining employees. Outplacement helps maintain loyalty and productivity by reducing feelings of uncertainty and promoting transparency. Employees feel more secure knowing that their colleagues are being supported through the transition, which can reduce feelings of guilt and increase trust. Organizations with effective communication during changes see 3.5 times higher productivity.
• Reduce Legal Risks. Outplacement provides a structured way to manage dismissals, helping the organization negotiate more effectively and reducing the risk of legal disputes.

How does the outplacement program work?

Manpower’s Outplacement Program focuses on practical and emotional support, preparing employees for new career paths through one-on-one sessions with career counsellors. Our career counsellors collaborate with your company’s employees on a one-of-a-kind Right Management program designed to manage professional career transitions individually.

For starters, we work with participants to set clear goals and develop a plan, covering topics like self-awareness, resume development, and interview practice. The program ensures confidentiality, professionalism, and a supportive environment. According to ManpowerGroup, 80% of participants achieve their set goals within 6 months.

In addition, this program is tailored to both the employer’s and the participants’ personal needs. The service provides useful insights from a team of experts on career transition issues for both individual professionals and organizations. Our packages are adaptable to each company’s and employee’s unique requirements, with options including technical, emotional, and practical career change support. Customization options include:

• Urgency of service need
• Redundant employees’ roles and tenure
• Functions and seniority of impacted positions

The topics we offer to study during the employment program cover:

• Setting goals and developing a strategy to achieve them.
• A snapshot of the current labor market situation.
• Evaluating your emotional readiness for new challenges. Your strongest and weakest qualities (personality competencies questionnaire and discussion).
• Stereotypes and assumptions in the labor market. What is stopping you from finding your dream job?
• Determining the candidate’s strengths and competencies and how they relate to the desired position.
• Improving your personal brand on CVs, LinkedIn, and other social platforms.
• Effective methods for finding suitable job advertisements (job platforms, keyword extraction).
• Job interview techniques for both phone and in-person interviews.
• Discussing working conditions.
• Getting through the first 90 days of a new job.
• Any other topics of your interest

Each topic can be customized to meet specific individual needs.

For more information, please contact Evelina to set up a meeting.

Individual career consultations

In addition to outplacement, Manpower offers individual career counseling to support employees facing job search challenges or pursuing new directions. The individual consultation program is created considering your unique personal situation and is based on the experience of our colleagues at Right Management. We keep your story confidential throughout the process.

By communicating with program experts, you will find answers to your questions if:

• You’re ready for new challenges but need help figuring out where to start.
• You’re in a job search and feeling stuck or like something needs to be fixed.
• You’re overwhelmed by the number of job ads out there.
• You want to stay up-to-date on the latest job market trends.
• You’re curious to know if your position, experience, and skills are in demand in the labor market.
• You want to understand whether you are ready for new challenges.
• You want help to understand where your true calling lies.
• You need professional advice on how to craft your CV.
• You want to optimize your LinkedIn profile and learn how to use the platform.
• You want to learn different job search techniques and methods.
• You want to improve your interview skills with potential employers.
• You need guidance on negotiating salary and working conditions.
• You’re struggling in a current job that’s not fulfilling.
• You’ve been made redundant and need help finding a new job.
• You need to figure out what you want to do or where to start.

Whether seeking new opportunities or a fresh direction, our team is here to support every step of the career journey.

To discuss your needs, don’t hesitate to contact Greta for more information.

*2024 in September a representative public survey “Spinter research” was conducted, during which 1,008 people aged 18-75 from all over Lithuania were interviewed.

** Data from the insurance company Willis Towers Watson.