Who is Your Best Friend When Your Position Has Been Eliminated?

Over Memorial Day Weekend I was wrestling with how to share the Respiris story in an authentic non-sales way.

• What do we really do?
• What is the problem that we are trying to solve?
• What differentiates us in the outplacement assistance industry?
• Why are our testimonials in LinkedIn off the charts?

To answer these questions, we first have to go to Gallup ’s employee engagement survey question:

Do you have a best friend at work?

A best friend at work is a strong predictor of employee engagement and performance.

To support customers, employees with best friends at work are more likely to be productive, innovative, and enjoy their work.

BUT, who are the best friends when employees are in between jobs?

Specifically, how do we support employees who have been impacted by a job elimination?

Companies typically focus on creating a work environment worthy of all employees to do their best work. They also focus on onboarding and providing equipment to facilitate results.

But, what do you do when you are off-boarding an employee? How do you support them?

Losing Your Best Friend Hurts

Employees' lives are disrupted when they lose their job. They may lose their job when a company has a need to:

• Redesign their workforce given lack of funding or revenue;
• Pivot given market or product fit;
• Redesign their teams
• Shift given that they are experiencing a new competitor; and/or
• Preserve (cash) runway based on economic conditions (e.g. SVB, Interest Rate Hikes, etc.)

Your Best Friend in Outplacement

Navigating the challenges of career transitions can be daunting. At Respiris, we recognize the emotional and professional toll that job displacement can have on individuals. That’s why we’ve redefined outplacement assistance by offering a unique solution: an outplacement transition expert who feels like a ‘best friend’ for three to four months.

Our approach is simple yet profound. We believe that having a dedicated expert by your side, someone who understands your journey and is invested in your success, can make all the difference. Here’s how our ‘best friend’ model transforms the outplacement experience:

Personalized Support

Each individual is paired with a job search coach expert who provides tailored guidance throughout the entire job search process. From resume building and interview preparation to networking strategies and job offer negotiations, our experts offer personalized advice that aligns with your career goals.

Emotional Resilience

Job transitions are not just about finding a new position; they’re about maintaining emotional well-being. Our job search coach experts act as a supportive confidant, helping individuals manage stress, build confidence, and stay motivated during their search. This emotional support is crucial in ensuring a positive outlook and sustained effort.

Seamless Experience

With a dedicated expert by their side, individuals experience a seamless transition. Our experts leverage a blend of AI-driven insights and deep empathy to provide actionable feedback and real-time adjustments to job search strategies. This combination ensures that every step taken is efficient and effective.

Community and Connection

At Respiris, we foster a sense of community. Our job search coach transition experts connect individuals with relevant networks and communities, enhancing their opportunities for finding the right job. This network support is invaluable in opening doors and providing new avenues for career advancement.

Deep Empathy

Understanding that each person's journey is unique, our experts approach every case with deep empathy. They take the time to understand individual aspirations, challenges, and circumstances, ensuring that the support provided is both relevant and impactful.

Results-Oriented

Our ultimate goal is to help individuals secure new employment opportunities swiftly and effectively. By providing dedicated support and leveraging our extensive network, we have a proven track record of reducing the time spent unemployed and increasing job satisfaction.

Chief People Officers love us for three reasons:

1. Chief People Officers love that our job search coaches are Recruiters and HR Business Partners -- after all, it is their community.
2. Chief People Officers love that our community of Job Search Coaches support our Recruiter and HR Business Partners to be very relevant as Fractional Job Search Coaches.
3. Chief People Officers love that we don't have short or long-term contracts. We don't have a Per Employee Per Month (PEPM) contract to work with us.

We are here to support our communities of Impacted Employees, Recruiters, HR Business Partners and Chief People Officers. Please drop us a note to learn more about us.