Definitions
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 newemployment forredundant workers , especiallyexecutives
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Examples
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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.
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Rather, many are hiring what are called outplacement agencies to find suitable new openings for their erstwhile employees.
India eNews 2009
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Rather, many are hiring what are called outplacement agencies to find suitable new openings for their erstwhile employees.
India eNews 2009
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Pepsi referred Ms. Service to an "outplacement" firm that specializes in helping laid-off employees get new work.
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Grundy had a life coach once, as part of an "outplacement" programme.
Ms R's new look dictatorship Ms Robinson 2008
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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.
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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.
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And I'm not talking about just "outplacement," and not just for executives, either.
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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
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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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