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Outplacement Services - An Unavoidable Dilemma.
It's unavoidable. The revenues in your business have fallen off. You've already made every non-personnel related cost reduction you can. Profits are not likely to bounce back any time soon.
You have no choice. You have to let some people go.
Who will it be? How will you do it?
What do you say?
How will the dismissed employees react? What if they become angry?
What if they sue?
How will the dismissal affect other's morale?
Will the remaining employees understand and pick up the workload?
These are just a few questions that give an employer concerns before making necessary personnel adjustments. At RMS we believe employers can separate people from organization in a humane and dignified manner.
With our experience and valuable outplacement services, we can help you reduce your emotional duress, limit the financial cost of separation, minimize the risk of expensive litigation and preserve your company's credibility.
Downsizing, Reorganization. Shifting demands. Poor job performance. Whatever the reason, employee terminations are a fact of life in modern business. Resource Management Services provides the support services you need to make these transitions as smooth as possible. Outplacement services are customized to suit your unique needs; a variety of affordable packages are available.
Consultation
As well as directing the job search efforts of the terminated employee, information and expertise is provided to the manager and the organization prior to and after termination. In addition, our Career Resources Library is available to all job candidates.
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Professional & Personal Assistance
A full spectrum of counseling professionals is available to assist the employee, their spouse, and family in responding to their employment change. Professional marital or family counseling is provided upon the request of the employee. This counseling provides emotional help to the employee and their family and offers a means to monitor their overall health and adjustment.
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Vocational Testing and Assessment
An evaluation of the candidate’s personality type, abilities, interests, work values, and barriers to finding employment are provided. RMS has a wide array of tools at it’s disposal that are used in developing a strategic marketing plan for the terminated employee.
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Strategic Marketing Plan
Current and long range objectives are developed which are consistent with the assessments results of the candidate’s abilities, interests, the local economy, relocation and flexibility need to be considered in preparing an effective strategic marketing plan. Each employee will be provided an introduction to the job market and both formal and informal job marketing strategies will be detailed.
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Resume Presentation
Building on the vocational testing and marketing plan, a number of employment aids are created. These include resumes, cover letters, and professional portfolios. Support services are also available. These include copying services, typing, faxing and postage. “Thank you” and other types of follow-up correspondence are prepared and telephone techniques are rehearsed giving the job seekers a definite competitive edge.
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Interview Preparation
A complete training program is designed around the personality and skills of each job candidate. Audio-visual training tapes as well as practice role-plays are used to prepare the candidate for employment interviews. Types of interviews, questions to ask, “Image issues” and follow-up strategies are all planned prior to any interview. Debriefing of each employment interview is also provided to assist the candidate in improving their communication, interpersonal, and interviewing skills.
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Supporting Materials
As a client of RMS, each participant will receive a portfolio of materials suitable for their job search program. This step-by-step plan provides excellent support and guidance in designing and implementing their strategic marketing plan.
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Private Office Space
Private office space is also available for the convenience of candidates who prefer to conduct their job search in a organized, professional, and businesslike manner. Computer, phone, fax, and common office supplies are immediately available.
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