Supporting redundant employees: Selecting an outplacement provider

Author: Dr Amelia Wise, a chartered psychologist specialising in career change, career development and outplacement provision.  

Contributing author: Caroline Green, an independent career development expert. 

Overview

In our series of four guides on supporting employees following redundancy, we discuss the provision of assistance to employees who have been given notice of dismissal by reason of redundancy, including to whom the assistance should be given, how the assistance should be given and what kind of assistance is appropriate.

In this guide, we look at the factors to consider when selecting an outplacement provider. Other guides in the series:

• Supporting redundant employees: Why assist exiting employees?
• Supporting redundant employees: Defining the scope of assistance
• Supporting redundant employees: Alternatives to outplacement support