The only constant in this world is change–and organizations are no exception to the rule. Whether those changes come in the form of restructuring, mergers, or wider economic or social changes, all companies must make difficult decisions for their workforce. How the company handles those decisions is what can ultimately make or break their long-term success.
When leadership takes a humanitarian approach, employees feel valued even during a transition. As a result, they continue supporting, rather than devaluing, the organization’s reputation.
Letting go of employees is never an easy task. People may say “it’s just business,” but the fact is, it’s more than that. It’s a decision that will ultimately affect their lives. The way a company handles layoffs or restructuring sends a powerful message – to both remaining and departing employees. The reality is, business is never just business. The way leadership handles layoffs today builds the foundation for remaining employees, future hires, and the market at large.
Taking care of your people on the way out says just as much about your company as how you treat them on the way in. Demonstrating your leadership values, especially with departing staff, helps organizations build:
No two career transitions are alike. A senior executive has a different skillset and different requirements from a new manager – and they’ll both be handling different areas of career transitions. Some departing staff may be looking for similar roles, while others decide to tackle entirely new ventures or even branch out into entrepreneurship.
For that reason, it’s important to work with a company that offers personalized career transition consulting services, not cookie-cutter forms. Every participant should get a program that caters to their skills and goals. OTP’s approach includes:
By combining global best practices with deep local expertise, OTP ensures that transitioning employees find meaningful next steps—quickly and successfully.
A smooth transition doesn’t happen by chance. It requires structure, expertise, and ongoing support. Our outplacement services follow a three-phase approach:
This structured yet flexible approach ensures that employees feel supported while businesses maintain stability.
Choosing the right career transition consulting partner is essential. At OTP, we stand apart thanks to our:
Change doesn’t have to be a crisis. When managed well, it can be an opportunity—for businesses to reinforce their values and for employees to embark on new, fulfilling career paths.
At OTP, we help organizations handle transitions with confidence, professionalism, and care. Whether you need strategic outplacement services or customized career transition services, we are here to support your business and your people—every step of the way.
We are dedicated to transforming organizations by empowering their greatest asset – their people. Partnering with local experts in Buchs, Switzerland, CPI provides custom outplacement services for each organization and its people. Our local partners help us provide on-the-ground support so you receive personalized, relevant services. By working with them, we integrate our global expertise with local insights to bring you a world-class consultancy experience.
Contact OTP today to explore how we can help your organization drive sustainable success.