Every month, around 35,000 people are made redundant in the UK, according to the Office for National Statistics. For many employers, this presents not only an operational challenge but also a human one – how to support valued staff during difficult transitions while maintaining morale, reputation, and trust. More companies are now turning to reliable outplacement services for employees to ensure those exiting are supported with dignity and practical tools for reemployment.
Historically, Outplacement was little more than emotional counselling – a well-intentioned but often ineffective gesture that left most individuals to navigate a complex job market alone. It rarely led to new employment quickly, if at all.
But today’s Outplacement services are a world apart. They’re practical, outcome-driven, and tailored to the real needs of modern jobseekers. They don’t just provide comfort — they deliver results. Done well, Outplacement reflects positively on your brand, reduces the risk of legal or reputational fallout, and helps your people move forward with dignity and confidence. For senior-level departures, many organisations now turn to specialist outplacement services for executives that offer bespoke, high-touch support tailored to leadership-level needs.
Today, Outplacement offers a suite of services aimed at helping staff who have been made redundant to move on and find appropriate new work roles and positions either within the organisation they currently work or for a new company. The purpose of Outplacement is firmly focused on aiding staff in making smooth transitions from one role to another.
This is why well-designed and executed Outplacement services offer both practical and emotional support in order to support someone in finding a new role. And, possibly even more importantly, it’s about helping that person move on to a new role positively so they get an appropriate job that continues to develop their career.
Due to many companies taking on time-limited project work and needing greater staff flexibility, there are far fewer jobs for life and that means Outplacement services are more in demand and relevant than ever before. As more people than ever before are likely to be made redundant at some point during their career, understanding and learning the skills needed to find and secure a new position are critical.
For that reason, good Outplacement services are set to become a prime differentiator between companies and are likely to have a substantial impact on whether the best people decide to work for one company rather than another. So, offering Outplacement services that help to support and guide an individual through the challenging job-search period not only benefits that person but the company as well.
Outplacement typically offers a range of services, including:
What can be achieved through good Outplacement services is often the difference between a member of staff moving on positively or not, which can have a huge impact on the reputation and hiring power of that organisation. This makes good Outplacement an essential part of the redundancy package, turning a potentially negative experience into a positive one. For many, success hinges on having access to one-to-one coaching as part of outplacement, rather than relying solely on group or online-only options.
Protects brand reputation
Boosts internal morale and trust
Reduces legal risk and tribunal claims
Every month, around 35,000 people are made redundant in the UK, according to the Office for National Statistics. This presents not only an operational challenge, but also a duty of care — how do you support valued staff through redundancy while protecting morale, brand and trust?
Historically, outplacement services resembled counselling — well-meaning, but rarely effective in helping individuals secure re-employment quickly. Most were left to navigate the complex job market alone.
Modern outplacement is different. Today’s services are practical, results-focused, and tailored to the real-world needs of jobseekers. Done well, they help people move forward confidently, while protecting your employer brand and reducing legal and reputational risk.
Outplacement is structured career transition support for employees leaving your organisation due to redundancy. It provides practical tools and personal coaching to help individuals find and secure a new role — faster, and with greater confidence.
High-quality outplacement goes beyond emotional reassurance. It provides CV writing, job search strategy, LinkedIn optimisation, and personalised coaching — helping employees move on positively while safeguarding your internal culture and external reputation.
With fewer ‘jobs for life’ and increasing demand for workforce agility, outplacement has become a critical component of responsible HR planning. Most professionals will face redundancy at some point — those with support get back on their feet faster.
And for employers, strong outplacement support sends a clear signal: you care about your people even at the point of exit. This boosts morale, strengthens employer brand, and enhances your ability to attract and retain talent in future.
Our outplacement programmes include:
Good outplacement can be the difference between a negative exit and a positive new beginning — for the individual and for your organisation. Many employers choose to work with London-based experts in senior outplacement support to ensure leadership-level exits are handled with discretion, strategic clarity, and brand protection in mind.
Outplacement is a service offered by employers to support staff during redundancy by helping them transition into new employment.
It protects your brand, boosts internal morale, and helps reduce legal risks and reputational damage.
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Whether you’re preparing for restructuring or reviewing your current outplacement provider, our team can help. Contact London Outplacement for a no-obligation consultation and see how we can support your staff – and your reputation.