Terminating Employees: What Employers Can Do

Terminating employees is one of the toughest tasks an employer can face. However, it is sometimes unavoidable due to economic challenges, restructuring, or other strategic business decisions. During such times, it is crucial to consider not only the legal aspects but also the human component. One way to positively handle this process for both the company and the affected employees is to utilize outplacement services.

What is Outplacement?

Outplacement is a service that companies use to provide their terminated employees with professional support in their career transition. This can include counseling, coaching, assistance with resume writing, and more. The goal is to make the transition to a new job as smooth as possible.

✅ Benefits of Outplacement for Employers

1. Positive Company Image: A company that supports its employees even after termination shows social responsibility and care. This positively contributes to the company’s image and can enhance its attractiveness as an employer in the long run.
2. Reduced Risk of Legal Disputes: Outplacement can help avoid potential conflicts and legal disputes by offering the terminated employees perspective and support.
3. Motivation and Loyalty of Remaining Employees: The remaining employees see that the company cares about the well-being of their departing colleagues. This can strengthen the motivation and loyalty of the workforce.
4. Faster Return to Productivity: By supporting the career transition, terminated employees find new employment more quickly, leading to a positive feedback loop and minimizing the overall impact on the company’s productivity.

✅ Benefits of Outplacement for Employees

1. Professional Support in Career Transition: Affected employees receive access to experts who help them with job searches, resume writing, and interview preparation.
2. Psychological Support: Losing a job can be emotionally challenging. Outplacement counselors also provide psychological support and help the affected individuals look positively toward the future.
3. Networking and Contacts: Outplacement providers often have an extensive network of contacts that can facilitate the transition to new employment.

🔎 Outplacement Providers in Germany

Germany has a variety of outplacement service providers, each differing in their approaches, services offered, and costs. Some of the well-known providers include:

• Hays Outplacement: Offers comprehensive outplacement programs tailored to the needs of departing employees.
• Von Rundstedt: A leading provider of outplacement and career counseling, offering both individual and group outplacement.
• Lee Hecht Harrison: An international company providing customized outplacement programs in Germany.
• CareerBee: A modern outplacement agency focusing on technology companies.

Here we have created a blog post listing the top outplacement consultancies in Germany.

💰 Costs of Outplacement Services

The costs of outplacement services can vary significantly depending on several factors, including:

• Scope of Services: Comprehensive programs that include coaching, job application training, and psychological support are generally more expensive than basic programs.
• Duration of the Program: Outplacement programs can range from a few weeks to several months. Longer programs are correspondingly more costly.
• Number of Participants: Group outplacement is often more cost-effective per participant than individual outplacement.

In this blog post, we provide a detailed overview of the potential costs. However, companies should view these costs not merely as expenses but as investments in their employer branding and the future of the affected employees.

⭐️ Our Outplacement Service at CareerBee

At CareerBee, we offer customized outplacement services that address the needs of both the company and the affected employees. Our holistic approach includes the following elements to support during employee termination:

1. Access to the Next Step E-Learning Hub: Our E-Learning Hub is an online platform that supports career orientation, job search, and interview preparation. The platform is available in both German and English.
2. Live Online Workshops: All employees can participate in our practical online workshops regardless of their location. Led by recruiting and career counseling experts, the goal is to boost motivation and plan the next steps. There is also room for questions.
3. One-on-One Sessions with Experts: Our experts are available to your employees via video call – no matter where they are located. We speak German, English, and even Spanish.
4. Active Placement: As a recruiting agency, we actively present your employees to potential employers and regularly post new job openings on our job portal.

We offer a free and non-binding consultation call to give you a more detailed overview. We also provide personalized offers tailored to your needs. Schedule your free initial consultation today by clicking here.

Conclusion: Terminating Employees – What Employers Can Do

Terminating employees is never easy, but with the right measures, the process can be positive for all involved. Outplacement services provide valuable support for departing employees and can simultaneously strengthen the company in various ways. At CareerBee, we are your competent partner, helping you manage this transition professionally and compassionately.

Our tailored outplacement services not only support career reorientation but also offer psychological help and access to an extensive network. With our holistic approach, we ensure that the transition to a new job is as smooth as possible.

We offer a free and non-binding consultation call to provide you with a detailed overview. We also create personalized offers tailored to your needs. Schedule your free initial consultation today by clicking here.