Outplacement programmes to support organisations planning
to make redundancies, looking at retiring staff early or
needing to re-structure
Question:
Unfortunately we need to make staff redundant - what can we do to help them to find work?
Answer:
One of the most difficult situations for any employee who has been in the same organisation for many years is to stop working. With redundancy and retirement the working environment can instantly disappear. Friends and colleagues are no longer there; the routine and support structure that come with being employed is gone. And the prospect is that all of this comes with little or no money, and an uncertain future.
It would be better if the relationships built up over years with colleagues within an organisation could be transformed, rather than just ended abruptly. Employers considering making people redundant, looking at restructuring, planning for early retirements or looking at re-organising the business, have an opportunity to provide a Work it Out! platform for employees who may be affected.
Some organisations have already set up an internal Work it Out! process, allowing employees to learn about the new world of work and create workpieces over a three month period. The aim is that by the end of three months each person will be capable of becoming sustainable, with a range of Workpieces in place.
The key to reducing the trauma of losing a job is to begin the process early, so that in effect the current job becomes the first workpiece. As the job winds down, new workpieces start to be added and relationships with colleagues are transformed rather than abruptly ended.
Question:
What about alternatives to Redundancy initiatives?
Answer:
Alternatives to Redundancy (ATR) schemes have become increasingly popular during the current financial crisis, as employers have sought ways to reduce costs whilst maintaining the work force.
ATR schemes may encompass different mechanisms, such as extended holidays /unpaid leave, temporary lay-offs, reduced hours, salary/wage cuts, working without pay for a month. These are examples of how employers are trying to restructure traditional jobs to make them more responsive to the business and the economy.
But while ATR schemes on their own may be just delaying the inevitable redundancy situation, an ATR scheme based on Work it Out! can be the launch pad for a new career. Drawing on resources in the workplace and on each other, employees can use their unpaid leave to create new workpieces together.
Question:
How long is the Work It Out! Outplacement Programme - and what does it cost?
Answer:
Our initiatives are designed in line with your employee needs, the time available and of course the realities of budgetary constraints. We are currently supporting organisations across the UK and in the Republic of Ireland.
A one day Work It Out! Outplacement programme for up to 12 people costs just £800 - and we can start straight away. That's just £67 to open up a whole new approach to work and career development for each employee.
We have more personalised programmes (with individual mentoring support) which last betwen 1-3 months. These cost between £195 and £895 per person. If you would like further information on additional ways to support your staff at this difficult time please do not hesitate to give me a call on (44)028417 54777 or email me desmccabe@diversiton.com
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