Change Management & Outplacement Services

Why do we need change?
Change takes place at various stages within busy organisations. The reasons for change vary:

• Economic/resource shortage
• Legislative/government
• Competition/market forces
• Technical
• Sociological/consumerism

Who is responsible for managing the process?
Change Management often falls within the scope of Human Resources which will involve notification processes, consultation meetings, redundancy procedures etc but also requires the benefits of Outplacement Services.

Why do people resist change?

• Insecurity
• Fear of criticism
• Loss of colleagues
• Difficulty in learning and adopting new skills
• Loss of job interest

How can we help people accept change?

• Consider how they will be affected by the change/s
• Plan the change carefully
• Involve them in the change
• Consult and inform frequently
• Be firm but flexible
• Introduce controversial change as gradually as possible
• Monitor the change and the impact it has.

What do I need to do to plan the change?
You need to develop a clear vision and identify the steps in the change process. The staged plan needs to be communicated to all those concerned and inspire confidence by forestalling problems and communicating regularly.

Where do we fit in?
At Action HR we offer a full change management support function which will include guiding both the employer and the employee through difficult periods of change. This enables the business to continue to operate efficiently and effectively whilst change takes place.

What can we provide?
The correct outplacement service provision is key to the successful management of change in the workplace. Supporting those employees who will be leaving the company or organisation is an important part of the process as is the continuity and motivation/focus of those remaining in order to retain your key people.

Who benefits?
For employees we offer the practical help and advice that they will need in order to get through the months ahead and deal with the very real concerns and issues of leaving their existing role and moving on with their lives and careers. This can be a distressing time for all concerned and impacts on both work and homelife.

Action HR set the workshops to meet the needs of the business and the individuals concerned. One to one meetings with key staff members can be arranged and ongoing support after leaving can also be offered.

For employers they can feel assured that they have provided their staff with the support and advice they require in order to help them find alternative positions that will meet their needs.

We specialise in providing the information and support structure to our clients that ensure a smooth transition. With focussed training materials and diagnostic tools we will be there to support individuals throughout the process.

Workshops covered include:

CV Workshops - The creation of up to date and effective CV's

Job Search - Advice, hints and tips on how to search for jobs, where and when to apply and how to meet the "employer/employee fit"

Interview Techniques - Support and focus on how to tackle those difficult interview questions. Helping you to deal with nervousness and staying focussed and calm - making that all important impression that will get them the job they choose.

Self-employment - What are the pitfalls of being self-employed? How do I get started? Advice you need in order to take the first tentative steps towards self-employment, reviewing what service/products you will be offering and how to set up your own business.

...and much more besides.

At Action HR we pride ourselves on ensuring that the advice, support and materials provided meet the needs of our clients and can tailor the service to suit their individual requirements.

To find out more about any of the above services please complete our enquiry form and someone will get back to you to arrange a confidential free initial consultation.