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Outplacement News

 August 2011

Greetings!

 

We know that some organizations have found find it difficult to justify a budget for career transition services in the last couple of years. This comes at a time when the need for these services has never been greater. In this newsletter, we want to bring you up to speed with how we are responding at AJO. If you're anticipating purchasing outplacement in the near future, we think you'll be interested in learning more.

 

First, we want to draw your attention to a new study just published by the Aberdeen Group. The benefits of outplacement go beyond what you might imagine.

 

If you're interested in learning how we can help you address one of the key challenges of outplacement today; that of bridging the gap between what those buying versus using these services need today; please give us a call. 
Aberdeen Group New Research
Outplacement Builds Its Value on Engagement

In May/June 2011, Aberdeen conducted a survey on the impact on business performance of offering outplacement. The study concluded that companies offering outplacement benefit from:

  • Higher employee engagement
  • Better talent acquisition (time and cost to hire)
  • Lower unemployment claims.

These findings go beyond the typical reasons that organizations offer outplacement, these being to maintain the organization's reputation and reduce litigation risks.

Aberdeen OP Drives Value 

Click here to obtain a complimentary copy of this research report (available until September 2nd). 

Innovation in Outplacement 
Meeting Needs of Clients and Their Impacted Employees
In the last year, AJO has significantly enhanced its service delivery through key investments in innovative program design and technology. We've accomplished this with an eye to making outplacement more affordable, without compromising the quality and high-touch, personal focus for which we are known.AJO Reach Model Graphic

Our new Reach delivery option offers:  

  1. Highly Flexible Service Delivery, offering extended support for those experiencing longer job search duration.  
  2. Proprietary AJO technology with real-time online  reporting. (E.g. outplacement spend, engagement and progress reports). Participants can access the AJO Portal until they have successfully transitioned.
  3. National Footprint of AJO Consultants and Coaches, providing greater coverage nationwide than ever before.

If you're interested in learning more, please contact Marie Tanzi, VP Career Transition Services or myself.

Give us a call. We'd be glad to tailor services to meet your organization's needs and to answer your questions.

 

Sincerely,
  

Andy

  

Andy O'Connor

 

President

A.J. O'Connor Associates

p: 973.539.3006  


Executive Coaching - Team & Leadership Development - Career Transition

In This Issue
New Outplacement Research - Aberdeen Group
Innovation in Outplacement
OP Today - Factors to Consider

Outplacement Today - Factors to Consider

 

.......the changing needs of those using outplacement services

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DID YOU KNOW?

 

How long it takes to find a job?
 

 

How long before the unemployed give up looking?

 

 

A typical outplacement program is 1-3 months.

 

Ask us how AJO's Reach option will stretch your outplacement spend to provide support over the longer timeframes needed today.

Candidate Feedback on the AJO Experience

In a recent confidential survey of over 150 individuals who participated in services with AJO:

 

92% would recommend outplacement services to others

  

  

58% who had been through outplacement before indicated that their program at AJO was superior 

 

 

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