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Press Release - Supporting recession hit managers...

Managing outplacement through support

"The main reasons for companies seeking help are to manage the closing down or down-sizing of the company. Most had been traded successfully for several years, but when the recession hit their orders simply stopped, sometimes almost overnight.

On the whole they want to support their staff, many of whom have been with them for many years. I often hear they would take their staff back in an instance if things turned around, and in a few cases that's actually happened. ."

Jeff Priestley is a Partner with The ChangeKey Partnership who been deliver high quality outplacement and redundancy support to companies and organisations during times of change.

ChangeKey was established in 1992 and has been providing vital support and services in the private and public sectors across the East Midlands ever since to take away the strain from managers during times of 'downsizing' or re-evaluation of individuals'.

Equally important, Jeff works closely with individual clients helping them manage redundancy and the changes that involves, especially focusing especially on their future career front. His expertise lies in identifying training needs, career counselling, coaching managers and individuals, facilitating career workshops and training sessions.

In Jeff's experience:

"When an individual is at risk or has actually been made redundant it is vital they are able to get friendly and professional career support as soon as possible from someone who understands what they are going through - and has the skills and knowledge to help them.

Often they enter a completely new scenario for which they have little or no experience. It's a difficult time but I'm here to help them get through it and move forward."

ChangeKey packages benefit individuals in many ways from emotional support, and confidence-building, to a wide range of practical help such as high quality CV and job application skills. Jeff also provides advice on job search and interview techniques - and throughout it all each person receives the support and encouragement they need, at the time they need it most.

Many employers, and in particular small to medium sized companies, often have limited experience of redundancy situations, so value the experience and support ChangeKey can offer during such difficult times, helping take some of the pressure off management.

"We offer a package of support tailored to individual needs and circumstances. It's not off the shelf. We always strive for a positive outcome and I'm delighted to say there have been plenty" concludes Jeff.


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