Outplacement Services

At Messenger Associates, we understand that downsizing can be a major logistical and cultural challenge for an organization and its employees alike. With our comprehensive outplacement programs, we can help you:

• Reduce unemployment costs;
• Lower your organization's risk of legal action;
• Ease downsized employees' stress and help them through the transition - gracefully and productively;
• Retain remaining employees and reduce the stress they feel through the transition process;
• Improve your chances of positive PR; and
• Build your brand as a top-notch employer.

According to our partner DBM, outplacement reduces the risks and increases the speed of changes in an organization's workforce. Companies that use outplacement are 25% less likely to be faced with separation-related litigation. In addition, treating former employees with dignity and offering them tangible help in continuing their careers sends a powerful motivational message to the rest of the organization. As a result, companies that provide outplacement are twice as likely to maintain or increase productivity, and one-and-a-half times more likely to increase profitability than their peers. The cost of gaining these financial and psychological advantages averages less than 5% of the total costs of separation.