Outplacement

Support your people. Protect your brand. Move forward with confidence.

Why Organisations Invest in Outplacement?

From start-ups to global organisations, companies choose executive search as a recruitment process for a number of reasons:

  • Protect your employer brand: In the age of Glassdoor and LinkedIn, how you treat departing employees matters.
  • Minimise legal risk: Supported employees are less likely to seek redress or express dissatisfaction publicly.
  • Maintain engagement: Remaining employees are watching, outplacement shows you care.
  • Enable smoother transitions: Help people move on positively, with the tools and confidence to succeed.
  • Effective change management: Being able to communicate and deliver highly effective support to employees can help manage change smoothly.
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What Is Outplacement?

Outplacement is a tailored support service that is adopted by thousands of responsible organisations who recognise the importance of supporting employees as they leave the business. Historically, outplacement was predominantly focussed on those in senior positions but in a modern context, organisations now provide employees with Outplacement Support at all levels and grades.

At Collingwood, we provide outplacement support that’s personal, practical, and proven. Whether you're supporting one individual or a wider team, we help them navigate the job market with purpose, while protecting your employer brand and maintaining morale across your organisation. When done well, Outplacement Support has the ability to impact organisational performance and ultimately change lives.

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What’s Included in Our Outplacement Programme

Our outplacement service can be tailored to each individual. In brief, support can include:
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A discovery session to understand the individual’s goals, strengths, challenges and aspirations
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Psychometric profiling to build self-awareness and confidence
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CV and LinkedIn optimisation to ensure a strong market presence
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Job search strategy including networking, direct outreach, and recruiter engagement
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Interview coaching and preparation
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Ongoing support until a new role is secured

Who We Help

We support individuals at all levels, from senior leaders to operational staff, across our core sectors: MedTech & HealthTech, Private Healthcare, Building Products & Construction, and Technology.

Whether you're managing a restructure, closing a division, or supporting a long-serving employee through change, we’re here to help you do it with empathy and professionalism.

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