Outplacement, in the context of human resources, refers to a supporting service offered by businesses to help employees who have been laid off or made redundant find other employment possibilities. It contains a variety of services and guidance intended at assisting impacted workers make a seamless transition to new occupations, such as career counseling, job search support, resume preparation, and interview coaching.
Example
After a corporation downsized owing to economic issues, it provided outplacement services to the impacted employees. These offerings included job search strategy workshops, individual career counseling sessions, and résumé assistance. The purpose was to assist the affected persons in promptly finding new work and overcoming the emotional and practical obstacles connected with job loss.
