Benefits Think Overheard @: Outplacement benefits become latest sign of the times

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Clearly, no employer wants to layoff valued, hardworking staff, but the recession has left many companies with little choice. However, I hear that some employers are doing their best to take the sting out of such action by offering outplacement services.

According to reporting from Workforce Management, a survey from outplacement firm Lee Hecht Harrison that finds the top reason companies use outplacement is to maintain positive relationships with employees.


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