Transformative Outplacement Programs for Career Transition at a Not-for-Profit Organisation. Equipping Employees with Skills and Confidence to Navigate Change.
The Brief
A not-for-profit mental health and disability support organisation faced funding cuts that impacted its ability to retain staff.
Recognising the importance of supporting affected employees, the organisation engaged Future Leadership to deliver a cost-effective outplacement program. The initiative aimed to provide practical skills, guidance, and confidence to help employees transition successfully into new roles.
Improvement in Performance
Studies show that executives who receive coaching report a 70% improvement in work performance, according to the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Increase in Employee Retention Rates
Companies that offer coaching and transition programs during restructuring or layoffs see a 60% increase in employee retention rates, as reported by the Human Capital Institute (HCI).
Faster Reemployment
Outplacement services and career transition coaching can reduce the time it takes for displaced employees to find new jobs by 50%, according to a study by RiseSmart.
Higher Return on Investment (ROI)
The ICF reports that companies receive an average return of A$11.85 for every dollar invested in executive coaching.
The Process
Future Leadership designed and delivered a comprehensive outplacement program that included:
- Group workshops covering resume training, interview skills, and networking strategies.
- Roleplays tailored to specific positions participants aimed to secure.
- Sessions on LinkedIn optimisation and personal branding to enhance employability.
- Guidance on addressing key selection criteria for job applications.
- Hybrid delivery to accommodate participants’ unique needs, including remote attendance.
Future Leadership's Average Participant Indices Across Coaching & Transition Clients
43% Increase in Self Awareness
Individuals’ awareness of motives, values, strengths and development needs
27% Increase in Motivation
Individuals’ motivation to apply learning, insight and further develop
29% Increase in Confidence
Individuals’ confidence in their abilities and impact as a leader
32% Increase in Role Clarity
Individuals’ clarity around success factors associated with their role
The Outcome
The program received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with participants scoring it 92% five out of five across all categories.
Tangible outcomes included one participant securing a senior role within the organisation and six others finding new roles in the sector. The program equipped participants with tools, confidence, and strategies to navigate career transitions effectively, demonstrating the power of well-executed outplacement programs.
