Why choose Connect for outplacement?

There are many questions to ponder when you need to choose an outplacement provider. Our Guide to Outplacement raises some of these questions and provides some thoughts on what to look for in a provider.

The Guide includes a section entitled "What to Ask an Outplacement provider". We think we should be prepared to answer those questions here:

What is our track record?

Connect was founded in 2001, and since then we have built a strong reputation for providing a top-quality service to our clients and our candidates. We have been chosen as providers by many major, well-known organisations in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.

Where are we based?

Connect has administrative offices in Swindon and in Huddersfield, and a team of consultants in all parts of the UK.

Can we operate in the areas you need us to?

Yes, we believe so. We work anywhere in the UK and Ireland.

See our interactive map for examples of some of our recent project locations.

If you have a lot of people being affected, are we big enough to handle the volume of candidates successfully?

As you may imagine, working with major organisations often means managing large outplacement projects. We have a very successful record of partnering with our clients to deliver high volume, complex projects.

Do we have experience of working with people in your industry?

Well, we seem to have worked with most sectors and with people in just about any function we can think of. But it's important to remember that you are not looking for expertise in your industry - you are looking for expertise in outplacement.

Are we able to demonstrate the competency and experience of our consultants?

Simply, yes. Ask us about the biographies and experience of our consultants. We believe our team is uniquely rich in business knowledge; our candidates appear to agree.

Do we have online support available as well as face to face time?

Yes - there are substantial candidate resources behind the "Log in" on this website. Our candidates use these resources fully - we will be happy to provide you with access so that you can experience some of the content.

Do we have offices that employees will travel to or will the consultants come to you?

We strongly believe in making life convenient for our candidates, and so we arrange to meet individuals, and to run group sessions, at locations that are convenient for them.

Are we prepared to negotiate on budget and tailor our service provision so that it fits exactly what you want, or is there a more off the shelf approach?

We will want to know about the situation you are facing, the people who may be affected, and the reality of what your business can afford. By discussing all this we aim to design a programme of support that work for you, the client, and for your people. One size does not fit all!

Can we give references from previous satisfied customers?

Yes. Just ask. (Or see our testimonials page for a selection of comments from both clients and candidates)

How do we monitor quality standards and candidate feedback?

We'll be happy to show you the online feedback that our candidates can use - they can tell us just how well (or otherwise) we work with them. We will be happy to agree service level measures with you.

A couple of final thoughts on how we at Connect see outplacement...

We specialise in outplacement. This is what we do, every day, with an amazing variety of people in many locations. Our job is to help your colleagues to move positively and confidently towards the next stage in their careers. We will be happy to talk this through with you and help you decide whether you will choose Connect as your outplacement provider.

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