Outplacement, International Agency
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- Our client is an international intergovernmental agency, committed to democracy and development.
- They asked us to provide Outplacement and Career Management support for all non-diplomatic staff in Head Office.
What did our client need?
- Our client was forced into action by a number of changes in working practices.
- We supplied a provision to help departing individuals; aligned with our client’s culture and values.
- It had to be cost efficient, allowing for maximum flexibility while retaining the support behind the programme.
- Our client wanted a solution that could change with the needs of the organisation.
How did we help?
- Our provision was structured through individual and group workshops.
- The format depended on the seniority and volume of individuals potentially being made redundant.
- In the beginning, we negotiated a suitable level of support with the client.
- This was tracked and escalated accordingly as the project progressed.
- We gained regular feedback and amended the approach to ensure best value for the organisation and individuals.
What challenges did we face?
- Redundancy is a highly emotionally turbulent time.
- We targeted each individual’s mindset with practical solutions. This enabled them to be in the ‘right place’ to find work; helped them to ‘move on’ . They came to terms with redundancy in a positive manner.
- Many participants suffered from an understandable lack of confidence.
- We encouraged individuals to portray themselves as successful. Our competency approach throughout helped them to focus on their achievements.
What benefits did our client gain?
- Motivation at an individual level increased noticeably, generated through improved feelings of self-worth.
- Participants completed the programme with a realistic picture of their capabilities, and what they needed to do to progress to the next step.
- They found themselves more likely to gain interviews and achieve their next position.
- This assignment called for a sympathetic, tactful and positive approach; the project’s success implies that these expectations were realised.
Contact
- Paul Robertson, Head of Practice and Managing Director
- 0870 890 9882
- enquiries@wayshrc.com
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