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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun The process of assisting a terminated employee find a new job.

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  • noun the process of helping to find new employment for redundant workers, especially executives

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Examples

  • Today's layoff victims are more likely to receive free job-search support – commonly referred to as outplacement benefits – than workers who were displaced during the 2001 economic downturn, a new survey suggests.

    More Employers Help the Laid Off Find Jobs 2009

  • Rather, many are hiring what are called outplacement agencies to find suitable new openings for their erstwhile employees.

    India eNews 2009

  • Rather, many are hiring what are called outplacement agencies to find suitable new openings for their erstwhile employees.

    India eNews 2009

  • Pepsi referred Ms. Service to an "outplacement" firm that specializes in helping laid-off employees get new work.

    Outplacement Firms Struggle to Do Job 2009

  • Grundy had a life coach once, as part of an "outplacement" programme.

    Ms R's new look dictatorship Ms Robinson 2008

  • Some career-transition companies, such as outplacement firm Lee Hecht Harrison, offer the service to workers who have been downsized - and the company doing the downsizing picks up the tab, says Rob Saam, the firm's chief career officer.

    Newsvine - Get Smarter Here 2009

  • Some career-transition companies, such as outplacement firm Lee Hecht Harrison, offer the service to workers who have been downsized - and the company doing the downsizing picks up the tab, says Rob Saam, the firm's chief career officer.

    Original Signal - Transmitting Buzz 2009

  • And I'm not talking about just "outplacement," and not just for executives, either.

    The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com 2009

  • In addition, where applicable, separated employees will receive certain other benefits, such as outplacement/financial planning assistance, health insurance premium subsidies and tuition reimbursement.

    unknown title 2009

  • If your company doesn't offer outplacement services, visit CareerOneStop, a Department of Labor-sponsored website featuring career resources and connections to local career centers that provide employment and training opportunities.

    Jason Alderman: Don't Let a Layoff Catch You Unprepared Jason Alderman 2011

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