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Outplacement support

Equip your departing employees with something that gives them the best chance of success with the next stage of their career.

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Why you'd want this

Outplacement support is help for people leaving an organisation, usually after a restructure or redundancy, to land well in what comes next. It's sometimes called career transition support. At Five it's coaching led by the person leaving: working out their direction, their story and CV, interview readiness and networks, and the emotional side of leaving.

Equip your departing employees with the best chance for success in the next stage of their careers. In the face of the urgent need for downsizing, these challenging periods can make or break an organisation's legacy. Investing in outplacement support safeguards your brand, helps people transition well, strengthens the alumni network, sustains engagement among those who stay, and demonstrates real corporate responsibility. These collective benefits contribute to your company's long-term success and sustainability. Our approach gives departing employees more than a standard package.

Three options

Outplacement: three one-hour virtual sessions covering positioning, CV, interview readiness, networks and mindset.
Outplacement Plus: four one-hour sessions. Deeper work on direction, narrative, the emotional transition and reconnecting with networks.
New Entrepreneur: four two-hour in-person sessions for people exploring their own venture, covering viability, market testing, go-to-market and mindset.

Questions people ask

What does outplacement include?

Coaching on direction, CV and positioning, interviews, networks and the emotional side of leaving. Some people choose to explore starting their own business instead.

What if someone doesn't know what they want next?

That's what Outplacement Plus and New Entrepreneur are for. We start from where the person actually is.

How much does outplacement cost?

Outplacement starts from $1,950 plus GST per person. Each option has a fixed price per person, so you know the full cost before anyone starts.

Why offer outplacement at all?

People who leave well tend to stay advocates. The people who stay notice how their colleagues were treated. And it protects your reputation with future hires.

Where we support

Comprehensive outplacement: We cover the essentials of outplacement while also incorporating practical essentials to maximise the chances of success in the next career chapter.
Holistic career support: Our support is designed to address the unique challenges of the current job market, providing departing employees with a competitive edge.
Retaining advocates: Investing in outplacement makes it far more likely that departing employees stay advocates for your business.
Safeguarding intellectual property: By offering comprehensive support, you minimise the risk of valuable IP and talent immediately benefiting competitors.
Future collaboration opportunities: Outplacement support opens doors for future collaboration, allowing you to tap into the skills and experience of departing employees in supplier/vendor relationships.

How it will benefit you

Employee advocacy: Departing employees who receive support are more likely to remain advocates for your business and brand, contributing to a positive reputation.
IP protection: By providing comprehensive support, you reduce the risk of your valuable IP and talent benefiting competitors.
Retained skills: Outplacement support creates opportunities to retain the skills and experiences of departing employees for future collaboration.
Ethical and CSR standing: Offering outplacement support showcases your commitment to ethical and corporate social responsibility, enhancing your organisation's image.
Long-term sustainability: The benefits of outplacement extend beyond the immediate transition, contributing to the long-term success and sustainability of your company.