Outplacement: How Companies Can Support Employees in Their Career Transition

When companies need to downsize, it is a challenging situation for everyone involved—both for the organization itself and, of course, for the affected employees. Especially during times of restructuring or economic change, many companies rely on outplacement programs to actively support employees in finding new career opportunities.

This is where Profilery comes in: Originally developed to help consulting firms place their employees in external projects, the software also supports companies across industries in managing outplacement processes efficiently.

What Is Outplacement?

Outplacement refers to professional career transition support for employees who lose their jobs due to downsizing. The goal is to help them navigate their next career steps, whether through coaching, resume optimization, or direct placement with other companies. Organizations that prioritize social responsibility and ethical business practices often invest in outplacement programs to provide their employees with new career prospects.

Profilery’s Role in Outplacement

One of the most effective ways to offer long-term opportunities to employees affected by downsizing is to connect them with other companies. However, this process is often managed manually: affected employees are listed in Excel sheets, while their resumes are stored in outdated Word documents or PDFs. This approach slows down the process, increases the risk of errors, and raises concerns about data security.

Profilery offers a digital solution to make outplacement processes more efficient and fully GDPR-compliant. With Profilery, companies benefit from:

• A structured, searchable database – All relevant employee information is clearly organized and easily accessible.
• Quick and easy resume creation – Professional, well-structured resumes can be generated in just a few clicks, making them more attractive to potential employers
• GDPR-compliant data sharing – Sensitive employee data can be securely and legally transferred to other companies.

Compared to traditional tools like Excel, Profilery significantly improves efficiency and speeds up the placement process. Additionally, its high-quality presentation of employees’ skills and experience increases their chances of a successful career transition. These advantages are crucial when it comes to quickly connecting employees with new opportunities.

Conclusion

Outplacement plays a vital role in helping employees navigate challenging career transitions. Profilery makes this process faster, more efficient, and more transparent while ensuring that sensitive data is handled securely. For companies, this means smoother outplacement processes, and for affected employees, it means better support in finding new career opportunities.

Want to learn more about how Profilery can support your outplacement efforts?