Outplacement
(noun)
- The process of helping employees who have been made redundant to find new employment.
- Services provided to such employees, typically including career counseling, job search assistance, and retraining.
Origin:
Late 20th century: from out- "out" + placement.
Examples:
- The company offered outplacement services to the employees that were laid off.
- The outplacement program helped him to find a new job quickly.
- Outplacement services can be a valuable tool in helping employees transition to new employment.
- The company's outplacement program is designed to assist employees in finding new jobs.
- The outplacement process includes career counseling, job search assistance and networking opportunities.