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Managing Organizational Change: Webinar Recap

by Robyn Kern|June 9, 2021June 9, 2021|COVID-19, HR, Video, Webinar

Mira Greenland, Executive Vice President of Intoo, had the opportunity to chat with Amy Waryas,...

HR Trends: The Key Reads of May 2021

by Robyn Kern|May 26, 2021May 24, 2021|HR, Industry News

Welcome to our first monthly summary of the best reads on HR trends! May featured...

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by Robyn Kern|May 17, 2021May 20, 2021|Company Announcement, HR, Webinar

History Has its Eyes on You: Managing Organizational Change A discussion on current HR trends...

A variety of notices for RIFs, layoffs, furloughs and terminations.

RIF, Layoff, Furlough, Termination — We Chart the Differences

by Robyn Kern|May 12, 2021May 12, 2021|HR, Layoffs

While reductions-in-force (RIFs), layoffs, and furloughs are all difficult actions employers take out of necessity...

A female employee gets a COVID-19 vaccine to comply with her company's vaccine policy.

Answers to Questions About Vaccine Policy for the Workplace

by Robyn Kern|May 5, 2021May 5, 2021|COVID-19, HR

Last week, Caroline Vernon, Intoo’s Career Transition Practice Leader, spoke with employment attorney Kate Bischoff...

An employee working from home takes Intoo's survey on workforce trends.

Take Our Survey on Workplace Trends Through the Pandemic

by Robyn Kern|April 26, 2021April 21, 2021|Company Announcement, COVID-19, HR

Intoo USA is looking for a deeper understanding on how organizations like yours managed—and continue...

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Generating Change Without Generating Resistance

by Intoo Staff Writer|April 14, 2021April 14, 2021|HR, Tips

Is resistance really a necessary part of change? It’s a question many HR leaders are...

After reading about communicating layoffs, an executive delivers news to his company

3 Ways to Fail at Communicating Layoffs

by Tallulah David|April 7, 2021April 2, 2021|HR, Outplacement, Tips

Giving bad news is never easy. However, for business leaders and HR professionals, effectively delivering...

Webinar: COVID-19 Vaccines and the Workplace

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by Robyn Kern|April 5, 2021April 2, 2021|Company Announcement, COVID-19, HR, Webinar

With the continued roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccines, your company may be considering what this...

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Employee Termination Checklist: Make The Process Easier!

by Siel Ju|March 10, 2021March 5, 2021|HR, Layoffs, Outplacement, Tips

One of the reasons employee terminations can feel difficult to manage is that the process...

An HR manager meets with a department lead to review how to conduct an exit interview.

How to Conduct an Exit Interview that Benefits Your Company

by Siel Ju|January 20, 2021January 14, 2021|Featured, HR, Layoffs, Outplacement, Tips

Why do good employees leave your organization? Knowing the answer to this question will help...

Preparing for Tech Layoffs: 3 Tips for Leaders

by Tallulah David|December 2, 2020December 23, 2020|HR, Outplacement, Tips

Until the pandemic, tech layoffs were rare, as the industry seemed like one that could...

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What’s Chapter 11 Bankruptcy & How Does It Work?

by Laura Bauer|November 25, 2020November 13, 2020|Featured, HR, Intoo

With the economic changes unleashed by the coronavirus crisis, many organizations are facing major changes...

An HR manager interviews a prospective employee.

5 Ways HR Can Reduce Bias in Hiring

by Siel Ju|November 11, 2020December 23, 2020|HR, Outplacement, Recruiting, Tips

With millions of Americans newly unemployed amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the available pool of qualified...

Company Acquisitions and Mergers: Definitions, Difference, and Examples

by Intoo Staff Writer|June 19, 2020December 29, 2020|Featured, HR, Intoo

Company acquisitions and mergers: is a merger the same thing as an acquisition? Surprisingly, although...

What is Post-Merger Integration?

by Intoo Staff Writer|June 18, 2020December 30, 2020|Featured, HR, Intoo

For two companies to merge, leaders of both organizations have to put tremendous effort into...

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How to Deal with Company Reorganization: 5 Tips for Employers

by Intoo Staff Writer|June 12, 2020December 29, 2020|Featured, HR, Intoo

The coronavirus crisis has prompted employers nationwide look to re-evaluate their organizational structures. This means we...

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Compassionate Offboarding: Managing Layoffs – Webinar Recap

by Patrick McAteer|March 6, 2020March 6, 2020|Employer Branding, Featured, HR, Layoffs, Must Read, Outplacement, Severance, Webinar

Layoffs can take a toll on anyone, regardless of whether you’re the person delivering the...

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How to Retain Talent in Times of Change – Webinar Recap

by Patrick McAteer|February 28, 2020February 28, 2020|Featured, HR, Layoffs, Outplacement, Retention, Tips, Webinar

Uncertainty is often a major source of stress, and during times of change, employees look to HR...

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Introducing the Essential Guide to Outplacement

by Siel Ju|February 13, 2020December 30, 2020|Employee Benefits, Employer Branding, HR, Layoffs, Outplacement, Severance

Is it possible to show employees you care about them—even during layoffs? Can your company...

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Unlimited PTO: The Pros, the Cons, and the Reality

by Caitlin Ultimo-Pereyra|February 7, 2020December 23, 2020|Employee Benefits, Employer Branding, Featured, HR, Intoo, Retention, Social Recruiting, Tips

We all know that when it comes to sourcing and recruiting top talent, it’s tough...

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Introducing the Complete Guide to Severance Packages

by Siel Ju|February 4, 2020January 8, 2021|Employer Branding, HR, Layoffs, Outplacement, Severance

Companies offer severance packages to outgoing employees for good reason. Not only do the packages...

A manager takes notes about how to lay off employees.

How to Lay Off Employees: A Scripted Guide on What, and What NOT, to Say

by Tallulah David|January 10, 2020February 18, 2021|HR, Outplacement

Notifying employees of their layoff or termination is considered to be one of the most...

5 Ways Outplacement Solutions Can Ease Your Company Layoff

by Siel Ju|January 10, 2020January 10, 2020|Employer Branding, Featured, HR, Layoffs, Outplacement

The start of a new decade is often a time for reflection, reassessment, and redirection....

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10 HR Challenges and How to Overcome Them

by Caitlin Ultimo-Pereyra|January 3, 2020January 3, 2020|Featured, HR, Must Read, Outplacement, Retention, Social Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Tips

It may be a bit of a trope, but it is also a truth: as...

Layoff Notice: What’s Expected of Employers?

by Siel Ju|December 30, 2019December 23, 2020|Featured, HR, Layoffs, Outplacement, Severance

Communicating a layoff is often a complex process. Many questions have to be answered before...

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10 Career Transition Coaching Questions Answered

by Siel Ju|December 26, 2019December 26, 2019|Employer Branding, Featured, HR, Layoffs, Outplacement

If you are in a career transition—or if you are an HR professional exploring outplacement...

Reduction in Force Best Practices: How to Protect Your Employer Brand

by Intoo Staff Writer|December 18, 2019December 18, 2019|Employer Branding, Featured, HR, Layoffs, Outplacement, Tips

Employer brand plays an increasingly important role in the social media age. Customers often read...

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Intoo Career Coach Spotlight: Jyl

by Siel Ju|December 17, 2019October 16, 2020|Employee Benefits, Employer Branding, HR, Outplacement

“Be Prepared, Flexible and Open to Learning”: A Chat with Jyl, Intoo Career Coach The...

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Memo to Self: How to Write a Layoff Memo the Right Way

by Siel Ju|December 11, 2019December 23, 2020|Featured, HR, Layoffs, Must Read, Outplacement

What is the best way to let employees know a layoff is coming? For most organizations...

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5 Steps to Using a Reduction in Force Plan Template

by Siel Ju|December 6, 2019September 11, 2020|Featured, HR, Outplacement

When an organization goes through a downsizing, HR professionals need to manage many big and...

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Healthcare Layoffs: What HR Managers Need to Know

by Siel Ju|December 4, 2019December 4, 2019|Featured, Healthcare, HR, Layoffs, Outplacement, Tips

It’s a well-known fact that the U.S. is facing a nursing shortage. Despite that, healthcare layoffs...

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How to Negotiate for Outplacement Benefits

by Siel Ju|November 28, 2019November 28, 2019|Employee Benefits, Featured, HR, Outplacement

Finding a new job is often a challenging task, especially if you’re feeling angry, panicked,...

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How to Decide Whom to Lay Off During a Restructure

by Intoo Staff Writer|November 20, 2019November 20, 2019|Featured, HR, Layoffs, Outplacement

When organizations go through a restructuring, departments are often merged, whittled down, or eliminated altogether,...

Two multiethnic coworkers discuss how to avoid layoff discrimination while restructuring.

Restructuring? How to Avoid Layoff Discrimination

by Siel Ju|November 13, 2019February 16, 2021|Featured, HR, Layoffs, Outplacement, Tips

A business restructuring can be a positive time of evolution for an organization. The ensuing...

How Intoo’s outplacement solution Provides ‘Huge Peace of Mind’: An Intoo Client Testimonial

by Siel Ju|November 5, 2019December 30, 2020|Case Study, Featured, HR, Layoffs, Must Read, Outplacement

What can Intoo do for you and your organization? Hear directly from one of our...

How is Severance Pay Determined? How to Calculate Severance

by Intoo Staff Writer|October 30, 2019October 30, 2019|HR, Layoffs, Outplacement, Severance

While companies are not required by federal law to provide severance pay to terminated employees,...

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Communicating Layoffs to Remaining Employees in 5 Steps

by Siel Ju|October 9, 2019February 16, 2021|Featured, HR, Layoffs, Outplacement, Tips

When HR professionals talk about communicating layoffs, the discussion generally centers around breaking the news...

Employees working on computers in modern office room, discussing recent layoffs.

How To Motivate Employees After Layoffs

by Siel Ju|October 2, 2019December 23, 2020|Featured, HR, Layoffs, Outplacement, Tips

When a company conducts a layoff, a lot of attention is given to the employees...

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Career Coach Spotlight: Holly

by Siel Ju|September 30, 2019September 30, 2019|Employee Benefits, Employer Branding, HR, Outplacement

“We push you outside your comfort zone”: A Chat with Holly, Intoo Career Coach In...

Organizational Change Management: How Does It Affect Employees?

by Intoo Staff Writer|September 18, 2019December 23, 2020|HR, Outplacement

Recent corporate history is filled with cautionary tales of large organizations that ultimately failed because...

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Career Coach Spotlight: Ellen

by Siel Ju|September 3, 2019September 3, 2019|Employee Benefits, Employer Branding, HR, Outplacement

“It’s about working as partners”: A Chat with Ellen, Intoo Career Coach Seeking help isn’t...

Career Coach Spotlight: Natalie

by Siel Ju|July 23, 2019July 23, 2019|Employee Benefits, Employer Branding, HR, Outplacement

“We Empower Their Self-Discovery”: A Chat with Natalie, Intoo Certified Career Coach A good career...

Layoff Survival Checklist: How to Retain Talent & Manage Reputation Post-Layoff

by Ashley Calderon|October 18, 2018February 18, 2021|Employer Branding, Featured, HR, Outplacement

Communicating layoffs is never an easy task. Delivering the news to exiting employees, remaining employees,...

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Retail Apocalypse: 27 Surprising Facts You Didn’t Know

by Tallulah David|June 28, 2017September 11, 2020|Employer Branding, HR, Industry News, Outplacement

At 6,163 store closures and counting, 2017 is already one of the worst years on...

A male employee demonstrates one of the many possible emotional reactions during layoffs.

How to Handle Employees’ Emotional Reactions During Layoffs: Anger, Silence, Denial, Threats

by Tallulah David|June 27, 2016February 17, 2021|HR, Outplacement

Employees can experience a range of emotional reactions during layoffs,and it is very difficult to...

Having a box of tissues on hand is one of many tips for conducting layoffs.

Bring a Box of Tissues, and Other Real-World Tips on Conducting Layoffs

by Tallulah David|May 18, 2016February 19, 2021|HR, Outplacement

For many managers, there is perhaps no task more difficult than informing an employee that...

Because they know how to respectfully lay off employees, two managers hold a calm meeting with an exiting employee.

How To Respectfully Lay Off Employees – The Complete Guide

by Tallulah David|April 4, 2016February 18, 2021|HR, Outplacement

Turnover happens at every season and at every company. Sometimes reductions in force (RIFs) affect...

3 Keys to Protecting Your Brand During Layoffs: Lessons from HR Leaders

by Tallulah David|February 2, 2016December 30, 2020|HR, Outplacement

Guest Post | By Yair Riemer, CMO, Intoo | @YairR – View Yair's #TalkHR Webinar “3 Keys to Protecting...

3 Costliest Offboarding Mistakes

by Tallulah David|December 1, 2015February 26, 2021|HR, Outplacement

Depending on your industry, the end of the year could mark your busiest hiring season. More...

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Do Recent Startup Devaluations Signal Tech Market Trouble?

by Tallulah David|November 15, 2015September 11, 2020|HR, Industry News, Outplacement

Silicon Valley has become the mythical land of “unicorns”--the term coined to define the 100+...

Intoo Joins ADP Marketplace, Companies Can Now Provide Career Transition Assistance to Departing Employees

by Tallulah David|October 8, 2015October 15, 2020|Company Announcement, HR, Industry News, News, Outplacement

Intoo USA (formerly CareerArc Outplacement) has partnered with ADP to help companies strengthen and protect...

3 Crucial Lessons from Amazon’s “Bruising Workplace”

by Tallulah David|August 25, 2015September 11, 2020|HR, Industry News, Outplacement

After the NYT exposé of (allegedly) Amazon’s “Bruising Workplace” and following the quick rebuttal from Amazon employees...

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Oil Price Lows Lead to Massive Layoffs: An Earth Day Focus on Energy Labor

by Tallulah David|April 23, 2015September 11, 2020|HR, Industry News, Outplacement

This Earth Day we consider the precarious position of oil industry workers: Massive layoffs spurred...

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Work Long Hours? Your Workforce May Be Less Productive

by Tallulah David|April 14, 2015April 14, 2015|HR, Outplacement, Recruiting, Tips

“You get what you give,” goes the saying. However, a study is now raising considerable...

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1 in 5 Workers, Laid Off In Past 5 Years, Still Jobless

by Tallulah David|April 14, 2015April 14, 2015|HR, Outplacement

“While the worst effects of the Great Recession are over for most Americans, the brutal...

3 Surprising Ways Twitter Is Linked To Unemployment

by Tallulah David|April 14, 2015September 11, 2020|HR, Industry News, Outplacement

Protecting one’s employer brand is more important than ever as social media and review sites...

Top Talent Trends of 2014

by Tallulah David|April 14, 2015April 14, 2015|HR, Outplacement, Recruiting, Webinar

In a recent Intoo-sponsored ERE webinar, Nicole Dessain—independent talent expert and consultant at talent.imperative inc.—led...

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