Outplacement

Providing outplacement services to separating employees is not just the responsible thing to do; outplacement also makes sound business sense. The quality of one’s experience with an outplacement provider affects how separated employees, your remaining staff, and even your community will judge your company.

For the person being terminated, finding new employment and dealing with issues of self-worth and pride can be overwhelming – unless they are guided by an experienced outplacement counselor. With outplacement, they are much more likely to find a fulfilling and appropriate job, and find it faster. That kind of success reduces the length of unemployment, as well as the terminated employee’s financial difficulties and emotional stress. It also reduces the likelihood that the employee would resort to a termination-related lawsuit.

It's about the Relationship
We've been working with companies, large and small, in all industries, since 1992 to help them transition their people. We've developed long-standing relationships with most of our clients and enjoy an extremely high client-satisfaction rating.

In addition to providing outplacement, we can help you plan your termination process, prepare your managers for the separation meetings, and be on site during notification to quickly transition your departing employees.

“The Golden Rule in its simplest form states, ‘treat others as you would want to be treated.’ This precept could not apply more than when a company must lay off a portion of its workforce. We faced a layoff in 2001 for the first time in our 37-year history and had no experience with such a process. Posti & Associates put together a process that considered the needs of those affected by the layoff and allowed CTR to apply The Golden Rule. They diligently coached employees on how to search for new positions or careers and provided all the necessary support for what was indeed a tremendously stressful period. We have used Posti & Associates for our ongoing outplacement needs and plan to do so should the occasion for outplacement arise again.”

— Doug Duffy
Executive Vice President
CTR Systems

Outplacement Needs Have Changed

Today's displaced professionals are likely to have a home computer with Internet access. Outplacement clients no longer need an outplacement firm to provide them with office space and access to office equipment. Rather than providing office space and typists, we focus on providing what they really need – one-on-one guidance from an experienced outplacement consultant, who creates an action plan tailored to their unique needs, and works with them to reach their goals as quickly as possible.

"A note of thanks to you for your assistance in helping me to get connected to the right people who led me to the right job! You were a powerhouse of motivation and a source of great information. I applaud you and I thank you."

— C.D., Marketing Manager

Our Approach to Outplacement
We recognize that someone who has been downsized isn't in the best frame of mind to attend cookie-cutter group seminars to learn new skills like resume writing and Internet job search techniques. Instead, we work individually alongside each person to help with their unique needs.

"Your help and advice have been such a blessing to me! I am grateful for your counsel and help. Thank you so much for enabling me to find my life’s work."

— C.W., University Professional

Outplacement Packages
Although we work with all types of employees, the majority of our outplacement clients are experienced managers, executives, and professionals. We provide outplacement for a very reasonable monthly fee, and for the number of months chosen by the employer.

“It’s never easy when an employee/position mismatch becomes evident. As a manager with P&L responsibility you are compelled to take action. But you also want to handle the situation with respect and care for the affected employee. Anyone familiar with small companies knows that a dedicated HR department is often an unaffordable luxury. By outsourcing our outplacement needs to Posti & Associates, we have been able to leverage their vast experience in meeting both of the above needs, resulting in 100% success. I count on Chris Posti Tice to provide advice before, during and after outplacement/replacement assignments, and highly recommend Chris’s company for this and other HR projects.”

— Ahmed Reza
VP, COO
Speech Interface Design, Inc.

"Thank you. You saved my (career) life."

— L.T., now an Entrepreneur

Posti & Associates Inc.
Executive Coaching, Outplacement and Human Resources Consulting
Foster Plaza
Building 5 Suite 300
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(724) 344-1668