Has your job ever been eliminated unexpectedly? In this episode, career coach Anne Baker joins host Alan Stein to tackle the often-stigmatized world of "outplacement" services and share a bold new vision for helping displaced employees relaunch their careers.
Drawing from her decades of experience in the corporate world, Anne discusses why mass layoffs are becoming more common in the age of AI, and why being let go is no longer the career "scarlet letter" it once was. They also dive deep into what's broken with traditional outplacement support, from inconsistent coaching quality to outdated approaches, while exploring modern solutions for what they call career "re-acceleration."
Tune in to learn why traditional outplacement services need reimagining and how companies can better support their departing employees.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
✓ Mindset Shift: Being let go is no longer a career "scarlet letter". It's simply a result of evolving business needs and changing skill requirements in the modern economy.
✓ Hidden Opportunities: The best job opportunities often aren't publicly posted. Success comes from building relationships and networking before roles are advertised.
✓ Quality Support Matters: Career transition services should focus on measurable results and satisfaction metrics, not just checking boxes for departing employees.
✓ Future-Ready Skills: With AI and new technologies constantly emerging, ongoing skill development and adaptability are crucial for long-term career sustainability.
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