Outplacement Support
Support Your People Through Every Transition
When restructures happen, how you treat departing employees defines your employer brand. We help businesses manage redundancies with care, professionalism, and real outcomes for the people leaving.
What Is Outplacement?
More Than a Tick-Box. A Genuine Investment in Your People.
Outplacement support is a service businesses provide to employees who are being made redundant. It helps them navigate the job market, update their approach, and secure their next role faster.
Done well, it protects your employer brand, reduces the risk of unfair dismissal claims, and demonstrates to remaining staff that your business treats people with dignity — even when the news is hard.
EC & CO delivers outplacement support that's personal, practical, and results-focused. We work directly with each individual to give them the best possible start to their next chapter.
What We Provide
Practical Support That Gets Results
Career Coaching
One-on-one sessions to clarify career direction, identify strengths, and build a clear plan for what comes next.
Resume & LinkedIn Refresh
We update resumes and LinkedIn profiles to reflect current market expectations and position each individual competitively.
Interview Preparation
Practical coaching on how to present confidently, handle tough questions, and negotiate offers effectively.
Job Search Strategy
Guidance on where to look, how to approach the hidden job market, and how to leverage networks for faster results.
Emotional Support & Transition Guidance
Redundancy is stressful. We provide a supportive environment where individuals can process the change and move forward with confidence.
Employer Brand Protection
We help you communicate the redundancy process clearly and compassionately, protecting your reputation with remaining staff and the broader market.
How It Works
A Structured Programme, Tailored to Each Person
01
Employer Briefing
We meet with you to understand the situation, the individuals affected, and the outcomes you need to achieve.
02
Individual Onboarding
Each person is introduced to their dedicated EC & CO consultant in a private, confidential setting.
03
Personalised Programme
We build a tailored plan based on each individual's career history, goals, and the current market.
04
Active Job Search Support
Ongoing coaching, document preparation, and job search guidance until the individual secures their next role.
For Employers
Why Businesses Choose EC & CO for Outplacement
Faster
Time to re-employment
Supported candidates typically secure new roles significantly faster than those navigating the market alone.
Stronger
Employer brand
Demonstrating care for departing staff builds trust with remaining employees and protects your reputation in the market.
Lower
Legal & HR risk
A structured, supported redundancy process reduces the risk of disputes and unfair dismissal claims.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from employers and employees about outplacement support.
Managing a Restructure? Let's Talk.
We'll walk you through our outplacement programmes and help you find the right level of support for your situation. Confidential, no obligation.