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😎 Boosted self-confidence 📈 Greater productivity 🚪 Lower attrition Those are just a few benefits of coaching programs for your workforce. Despite the clear benefits, getting employees to participate is a real challenge we see companies across industries struggling with. Here's how to improve uptake of coaching programs ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ed8uWrTQ

Outplacement programs can be highly effective at creating the best outcome of layoffs for everyone involved—but only if they're tailored. That's why this leading global investment bank and financial services company came to us, resulting in a 95% satisfaction rating from participants 🏆⬇️ https://lnkd.in/evHhgrUF

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Offering early retirement has become more prevalent in the past 12 months, even more so than offering voluntary redundancies across the entire working population. What does this mean for older workers, and is this 'trend' ageist? 🤔 We take a look at this and other workforce management insights in our recent severance research ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eRCtuXwZ

Our managing director Lindsay Witcher shared her opinions on the state of layoffs in 2024 and how organizations mindful of their employer brand and ethics are conducting layoffs with more care and rigor than others 💡

When economic uncertainty hits and companies are forced to make tough decisions on their headcount, it's not uncommon to see businesses focus more on who they layoff - rather than how they do it. That vital element of layoffs can have lasting damage on any business and its employees ⚠️ Not only can it leave your brand reputation in tatters, it can also limit the future productivity and engagement of your workforce 📉 Here's how to design a thoughtful, empathetic and effective layoff communication plan ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eNRvZXXz

Instead of leaping into layoffs, why not consider voluntary redundancy when times are tough? This approach is a win-win for everyone involved, as employees can decide their future, rather than being forced out of their jobs 🙌 Answer our poll below, then learn more about this under-appreciated option ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/er4Dm5mb

Given that we're experiencing a global labor shortage, why companies are overlooking this talent pool is truly baffling 🤷 The talent pool in question? Dyslexic Thinkers. In fact, 40% of the world’s greatest innovators and entrepreneurs are dyslexic. It's time to start paying more attention to Dyslexic Thinkers and the value they bring to any organization 🙌 Check the comments for the link ⬇️

We're in the midst of a global labor shortage, which means many companies are struggling to stay competitive as they can't get the necessary skills onboard 🔧 If organizations want to engage and retain their talent, their focus needs to shift to talent mobility, upskilling and providing more flexible working opportunities 🙌 Those that do so will leave their competition in the dust. Here's why ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gWG6mMMa