Outplacement Services
Outplacement Services
Layoffs Done Right:
Outplacement Services for a Leading Medical Devices Company and Their 5 Terminated Employees
Layoffs Done Right:
Outplacement Services for a Leading Medical Devices Company and Their 5 Terminated Employees
A story of support during tough restructuring
A story of support during tough restructuring
Background
The client approached us following a restructuring, seeking support for 5 laid-off employees to ease their transition back into the job market and help them secure new employment quickly, especially as some had been with the company for over a decade. The company wanted to use outplacement services as part of the severance package.
Challenges
- Maintaining the company’s strong employer reputation in the region, which has been carefully built over years on the global stage.
- Mitigating the risk of legal claims from dismissed employees who may feel unfairly treated during the restructuring process.
- Presenting three professionals with similar profiles to a nearly identical pool of potential employers simultaneously.
- Identifying and targeting companies actively hiring for roles that align with the participants’ experience and expertise.
- Maintaining consistent and effective engagement with a participant who demonstrated low commitment from the outset.
- Addressing limited market demand for a Regulatory Affairs Manager position (one participant) at the time being.
Project Goals
What We Did & How We Delivered It
Analyzed profiles and created tailored job search plans
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We successfully conducted in-depth profile analyses for all five participants, identifying the most effective job search strategies tailored to their unique skills and experiences. Collaboratively, we defined each participant’s career goals and crafted personalized action plans to support their transitions into new roles. We ensured alignment with potential employers’ expectations by highlighting their key soft skills and character traits. Additionally, participants received guidance on identifying relevant industry events and strategically leveraging their professional networks to uncover promising opportunities. This module laid a strong foundation for their successful re-entry into the job market.
Developed custom resumes for all participants
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We delivered professionally tailored, ATS-optimized resumes for all five participants, ensuring their job applications stand out. Utilizing industry-approved templates, our Brand Strategist crafted personalized marketing documents in two formats: a text-based DOC for seamless ATS compatibility and a visually appealing PDF for direct applications and interviews. Each resume adhered to current standards and effectively showcased the candidates’ unique qualifications and career highlights, enhancing their appeal to prospective employers. To complement this, the Brand Strategist conducted a hands-on workshop, guiding participants on the most effective ways to use their new resumes during their job searches.
Conducted speculative introductions and mapped job opportunities while supporting applications
We delivered a transformative job search strategy for participants. Each received a personalized tracker to select 30 target companies from a comprehensive list of nearly 600 Life Sciences organizations. Leveraging our extensive industry relationships, we facilitated meaningful introductions, uncovered hidden job opportunities, and raised participants’ visibility for future recruitment prospects.
Simultaneously, Career Coaches conducted weekly market tracking, providing ongoing guidance for each application. Over six weeks, we scanned top job portals and company websites to identify relevant roles for participants, monitored the progress of each application, and offered tailored support at every stage. This hands-on, targeted approach significantly enhanced participants’ chances of success in securing new roles.
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Held interview preparation workshops and individual sessions
Participants benefited from our extensive experience placing Life Sciences specialists across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe to prepare for successful interviews. Through personalized coaching, an interactive workshop, and scenario-based practice, they developed effective strategies to confidently present their skills and leave a lasting impression. Participants attended a standard workshop and additional coaching sessions tailored to their needs before each official interview. This comprehensive preparation significantly enhanced their readiness and bolstered their prospects for career advancement.
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Optimized LinkedIn profiles and conducted a LinkedIn workshop
We successfully empowered participants to leverage LinkedIn for effective job searches and personal branding. Each participant’s profile was completed and optimized to highlight their key advantages, ensuring strong visibility in candidate searches. Through targeted training, participants learned engagement tactics to build authority, strengthen their professional presence, and connect meaningfully within their industry. At the same time, Brand Strategist helped each person develop their brand and content strategies. This enhanced their visibility to recruiters and unlocked new career opportunities, positioning them as competitive candidates in the job market.
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Supported contract negotiations and created a slide deck for a participant’s specific recruitment process
We provided participants with customized support to address challenges that arose during the program. For two of them, we offered expert guidance in negotiating favorable contract terms with their new employers, ensuring they secured optimal agreements. Additionally, we assisted another participant with the graphic preparation of a presentation required during a critical stage of their recruitment process. This flexible, personalized approach ensured all participants received the support needed to navigate their unique situations successfully.
Service Delivery: Online via various tools over 8 weeks, plus some on-site meetings.
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Results
resume introductions to 94 companies in medical devices, diagnostics, healthcare IT, and consumer healthcare industries
relevant job opportunities shared
interviews booked
participant secured a job during the program
participant secured a job through our network 5 weeks after the program ended
participants remained in our recruitment loop
coaching sessions conducted
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increase in LinkedIn search appearances
Our Project Team
The following people were responsible for the overall success of the program on our side:
Sylvia Misiak
Daniel Westerholm
Karolina Majcher
Agnieszka Bednarz
Katarzyna Kusy
Ariel Kleszowski
Client’s Feedback
HR Director
Participants' Review
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