EmploymentTalk™ is the leading online career transition solution available since 2000. EmploymentTalk™ is used by outplacement and career management firms as a comprehensive solution powering their practice, candidate delivery, consultant management and improving the overall experience of career transition for all participants.http://www.insala.com/rss/outplacementInsalahttp://www.rssboard.org/rss-specificationMon, 7 Jun 2010 13:33:10 +0100Mon, 7 Jun 2010 13:31:47 +0100FeedForAll v1.0 (1.0.1.0)Employers fired as many staff in May as the previous month, according to the latest job-cut report released by global outplacement consultancy Challenger on Wednesday.http://www.cnbc.com/id/37464845Mon, 7 Jun 2010 13:31:47 +0100As the public sector braces itself for across-the-board job cuts, of survey of public sector workers finds 85% of them want career transition services and CV/interview advice to be made compulsory.http://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/channel/news/article/1005538/Outplacement-services-compulsory-say-public-sector-staff/Wed, 26 May 2010 11:59:13 +0100The number of job cuts planned by U.S. employers fell nearly to a four-year low in April.http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/2010/05/03/daily30.htmlThu, 6 May 2010 16:46:35 +0100Networking is more than passing out business cards. Working the room at a mixer, dinner or conference takes confidence, skill and a little planning.http://www.sacbee.com/2010/04/19/2687875/job-front-recruiter-has-networking.htmlWed, 21 Apr 2010 11:12:25 +0100Despite some definite improvement in the economy from last year, college graduates this year still face a very difficult job market.http://www.mybanktracker.com/bank-news/2010/04/19/getting-a-job-after-graduation-still-difficult-for-class-of-2010/Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:09:36 +0100The unemployment rate last year for young male veterans, including those returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, hit 21.6 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The stats show that veterans have a hard time making the transition from serving in war to coming home and finding work.http://www.truthout.org/veterans-impacted-another-crisis-unemployment58683Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:06:57 +0100Government layoffs accounted for the bulk of job cuts in March, according to the latest Challenger, Gray & Christmas (CGC) report. The outplacement consulting firm forecast 67,611 job cuts in March, a 61% increase over the prior month's forecast.http://www.axcessnews.com/index.php/articles/show/id/19939Thu, 1 Apr 2010 17:45:14 +0100Generation Y workers are now more loyal thanks the adverse economic climate a new survey has revealed.http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/339861/uncertain_economy_beats_gen_y_into_shape_survey/?eid=-257Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:28:26 +0100A wave of disappointing economic reports has revived fears that the recovery is unsustainable, upping the ante for this week's batch of economic news, including the big February jobs report Friday.http://money.cnn.com/2010/02/28/markets/sunday_lookahead/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 11:00:05 +0100Insala announces the release of a new research report on current perspectives in career transition offerings indicating the expectation and critical role of online tools in the outplacement process.http://www.insala.com/Articles/career-transition-solutions/outplacement-report-reveals-online-tools-are-expected-and-critical-to-success-of-career-transition-process.aspThu, 11 Feb 2010 17:56:41 +0100Overall chief executive officer turnover in January was down 15 percent.http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/stories/2010/02/08/daily24.htmlThu, 11 Feb 2010 17:55:04 +0100The percentage of unemployed workers starting their own business rose to an average of 8.6 percent in 2009, according to the Chicago-based outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.http://host.madison.com/ct/business/biz_beat/article_df651f56-0f73-11df-ba55-001cc4c03286.htmlTue, 2 Feb 2010 12:56:37 +0100Only 7.3 percent of job seekers took positions in new towns during the fourth quarter of 2009, the lowest rate on recordhttp://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/stories/2010/02/01/daily10.htmlTue, 2 Feb 2010 10:03:34 +0100Whether you're out of work or browsing for new opportunities, keeping your resume fresh and available in the right online locations could help jump-start job leads, career experts say.http://www.detnews.com/article/20100201/BIZ01/2010307/1010/BIZ01Mon, 1 Feb 2010 10:02:29 +0100Job cuts in technology were fierce in 2009, but 2010 is expected to see modest growth in a number of subsectors. The last time layoffs were this bad was in 2005, according to a report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas.http://www.eweek.com/c/a/IT-Management/Tech-Sector-Saw-Nearly-175000-Jobs-Cut-in-2009-883096/Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:50:48 +0100In our Spotlight section, read our case study on how Insala helped APEC, France's leading organization for assisting people with career development and career transition programs. Also, watch this space as Insala will soon be publishing its "Outplacement Survey" Report.http://www.insala.com/infolink/infolink-new-design/infolink-jan-2010.htmlMon, 18 Jan 2010 15:19:00 +0100If you're in the middle of a job search, there's no doubt you already have a lot on your mind. So making the most of your 2009 tax filing may not be at the forefront. Charlotte-based financial expert Chris Hobart says it should be.http://www.charlotteobserver.com/business/story/1183601.htmlMon, 18 Jan 2010 09:52:40 +0100As many downsizings as I have been involved in over the years, I know two things for sure: No matter how well you plan, there will be surprises.http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/business/s_662621.htmlMon, 18 Jan 2010 09:50:20 +0100The revolving door in the chief executive suite slowed in 2009 to its lowest level in five years, according to a new report.http://economy.kansascity.com/?q=node/5574Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:09:50 +0100For those making it a New Year's resolution to find a job, the constant barrage of negative employment news can make it seem like an impossible goal.http://www.northjersey.com/news/business/81084217_Workplace_resolutions__To_find_or_keep_a_job.htmlMon, 11 Jan 2010 10:50:46 +0100Tips to help job seekers find their next opportunity.http://www.sacbee.com/topstories/story/2435222.htmlMon, 4 Jan 2010 14:19:41 +0100After starting the year with the heaviest downsizing in nearly a decade, the number of announced job cuts declined dramatically in the second half of 2009, providing hope for an eventual job-market turnaround.http://www.northjersey.com/news/business/80523777.htmlMon, 4 Jan 2010 10:09:08 +0100There are definitely things you can resolve and actually make happen to give you the best chance of career success this year. Here are vows they recommend you make and keep.http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/managing/a-list-of-2010-career-resolutions/article1416476/Mon, 4 Jan 2010 10:05:50 +0100Coaches and other experts weigh in on whether some typical career goals are attainable in 2010.http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1402393.htmlWed, 30 Dec 2009 11:36:59 +0100Employment opportunities do exist for the smart, aggressive job seeker.http://www.wbjournal.com/news45328.htmlTue, 29 Dec 2009 18:45:51 +0100Job cuts in November fell to their lowest monthly total since the U.S. economy fell into recession in December 2007, a private research group said Tuesday.http://www.upi.com/Business_News/2009/12/22/Announced-job-cuts-slowed-in-November/UPI-19521261509450/Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:55:26 +0100With the job situation heading into the new year with a cumulative unemployment rate above 17 percent (counting the underemployed and those who have abandoned the job search), a leading forecaster has joined the chorus predicting better times ahead.http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/stl-jobwatch/recession/2009/12/brighter-job-forecast-in-10then-again-it-couldnt-get-any-worse/Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:53:30 +0100New job search data this year show that unemployed workers such are giving relocation additional consideration as jobs become scarcer at home.http://www.tennessean.com/article/20091220/BUSINESS01/912200384/Job+seekers+resign+themselves+to+relocating+for+workMon, 21 Dec 2009 10:03:45 +0100Insala observes significant increases in self-service online solution use owing to technology culture shift.http://www.insala.com/Articles/career-development/technology-culture-adapts-to-self-service-online-solutions-says-insala.aspMon, 14 Dec 2009 16:06:31 +0100Retailers held true to their “wait-and-see” approach to holiday hiring, and added 321,300 seasonal workers in November after disappointing October hiringhttp://sacramento.bizjournals.com/sacramento/stories/2009/12/07/daily15.htmlTue, 8 Dec 2009 19:29:50 +0100Manpower Employment Outlook Survey Reveals Weakest First-Quarter Hiring Plans for the U.S. Since 1982, With Indian Employers Most Optimistic About Adding Staffhttp://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-year-hiring-expected-to-return-to-pre-recession-pace-in-asia-pacific-while-job-prospects-continue-to-slowly-improve-in-the-americas-and-europe-78743537.htmlTue, 8 Dec 2009 11:41:29 +0100Employers are often turning to social networking sites to research job candidateshttp://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/dec/04/social-networking-sites-linking-employers-and-job-/Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:33:15 +0100The unemployment rate is at a 26-year high, but a leading outplacement firm reported today that layoffs from the nation's employers continue to diminish.http://www.examiner.com/x-9026-Economy-Examiner~y2009m12d2-Challenger-reports-reduced-layoffsThu, 3 Dec 2009 10:27:52 +0100In today's cutthroat job market, having a top-notch résumé is critical to success. But there's a host of conflicting advice about exactly what makes a good résumé—and not every tip is right for every industry.http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704431804574539403154677622.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_sections_careerjournalTue, 24 Nov 2009 12:20:58 +0100November brought modest improvement in both temporary and permanent U.S. hiring activity, lifted by seasonal factors and slightly firmer business sentiment, according to staffing professionals.http://imarketnews.com/node/5078Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:59:00 +0100The latest unemployment numbers are bad news for the Chicago area. At 11.2 percenthttp://www.wbez.org/Content.aspx?audioID=38299Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:38:49 +0100If you've been pounded by the recession, I imagine the last thing you want to think about is your tax situation.http://www.gainesville.com/article/20091119/GUARDIAN/911191026/1002Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:50:38 +0100In this lousy market, don't be your own worst enemy. Here are the most common mistakes candidates are making -- and how to fix them.http://money.cnn.com/2009/11/18/news/economy/interview.blunders.fortune/Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:45:02 +0100Social networking sites are increasingly being used to both find a job and to recruit workers.http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7017024983?Social%20Media%20Sites%20Become%20Key%20To%20Finding%20JobWed, 18 Nov 2009 10:33:50 +0100EmploymentTalk has helped many Outplacement and Career Management Firms cut costs and win new business. Here are just a few examples on how you can do this.http://www.insala.com/Articles/career-transition/6-ways-to-obtain-roi-using-our-outplacement-solution.aspTue, 17 Nov 2009 18:35:26 +0100If you recently have experienced a layoff or believe you might someday soon, it helps to be aware of what to expect from your employer.http://www.connpost.com/ci_13784218Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:24:58 +0100It used to be a simple thing to pick up a part-time retail job during the holidays to pay for those extra gifts and sundries.http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09319/1013347-407.stmMon, 16 Nov 2009 10:08:58 +0100Tips on finding a job in the hidden job market.http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=resources&id=7115127Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:05:55 +0100Employers are planning to cut fewer jobs for the third month in a row, according to a new report that Challenger, Gray & Christmas.http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/11/07/layoffs-slowing-down-but-upturn-isn-t-coming-yet/Mon, 9 Nov 2009 12:37:57 +0100Outplacement company Challenger, Gray & Christmas says job market is still deteriorating - but at a slower pace.http://money.cnn.com/2009/11/04/news/economy/job_cuts/?postversion=2009110407Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:46:52 +0100Transferring your skills could be the key to finding employmenthttp://www.jobjournal.com/thisweek.asp?artid=2803Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:55:35 +0100Find out more on clients using Insala's Employment. Request to view their latest whitepaper on Online Identity Management.http://www.insala.com/infolink/infolink-new-design/october-infolink-2009.htmlMon, 2 Nov 2009 10:49:37 +0100There was good news in the latest hiring survey from the National Association for Business Economics -- things aren't as bad as they were.http://www.suntimes.com/business/1847982,CST-FIN-jobs27m.article#Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:59:48 +0100Michigan residents looking to make a little extra money for the holidays are going to find fierce competition for seasonal jobs in the coming months.http://www.wlns.com/Global/story.asp?S=11379664#Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:07:09 +0100The number of professionals and managers in unemployment programs at this suburban work-force center halfway between Baltimore and Washington is the highest it has been since the state first made this group a target for outplacement support in 1992.http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/25/fashion/25genb.html?_r=1Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:15:21 +0100He was laid off in July 2008 and started his job search immediately. As an experienced plant manager, he knew it would take time to find a new job in the Capital Region.http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=851702&category=OPINIONMon, 12 Oct 2009 13:28:06 +0100The pace of announced workforce reductions is about 40 percent ahead of last year. However, a surprising new report shows that, through September, employers have already announced plans to hire more workers than they did in all of 2008.http://www.reliableplant.com/article.aspx?articleid=20548&pagetitle=Even+as+companies+shed+jobs%2C+hiring+begins+to+emergeMon, 12 Oct 2009 10:12:49 +0100Learn how CEPEC accepted the challenge of supporting a global firm's recent restructuring and how those who were made redundant have benefited from the use of EmploymentTalk™http://www.insala.com/Articles/career-transition-solutions/cepec-career-management-providing-hi-tech-hi-touch-outplacement-services-with-employmenttalk.aspThu, 8 Oct 2009 16:42:46 +0100In this recessionary business environment, many employers are being forced to lay off employees to reduce costs. Done poorly, this can bring devastating long-term results.http://www.pacetoday.com.au/Article/Dos-and-don-ts-of-downsizing/501018.aspxWed, 7 Oct 2009 08:38:42 +0100The latest addition to Insala’s research resources reveals recruitment trends and reasons why job seekers should properly manage their online identity to be a standout in cyberspace.http://www.insala.com/Articles/career-transition-solutions/new-job-search-strategy-leads-to-outplacement-opportunity-management-of-online-identity-on-social-media-sites.aspTue, 6 Oct 2009 08:57:59 +0100Job losses in September amounted to 263,000 – 83,000 more than expected – pushing the unemployment rate up.http://features.csmonitor.com/economyrebuild/2009/10/02/us-job-losses-worse-than-expected-unemployment-now-98-percent/Mon, 5 Oct 2009 10:30:59 +0100Consumer spending increased 1.3 percent in August, but a key reason was the 'cash for clunkers' program. Also, initial claims for unemployment rose last week, but the four-week average for claims fell slightly.http://features.csmonitor.com/economyrebuild/2009/10/01/consumer-spending-job-numbers-indicate-uneven-recovery/Mon, 5 Oct 2009 10:24:02 +0100If you've been pounded by the recession, I imagine the last thing you want to think about is your tax situationhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/23/AR2009092304284.htmlThu, 24 Sep 2009 11:58:00 +0100When unemployment is high, job-seekers may need to go where the jobs are.http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204488304574427253799301842.html?mod=googlenews_wsjWed, 23 Sep 2009 10:20:57 +0100We live in an age when the one-company individual no longer exists.http://www.jobjournal.com/thisweek.asp?artid=2764Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:22:49 +0100PRIME Minister Lee Hsien Loong has warned of another wave of retrenchments here later this year, even as a Straits Times report said that Singapore's job losses doubled to 12,400 in the second quarter.http://business.asiaone.com/Business/SME%2BCentral/Dollars%2B%2526%2BSense/Story/A1Story20090908-166387.htmlTue, 8 Sep 2009 18:17:06 +0100Marcus Wells and Shirley Walker view their economic prospects from opposite ends of the age spectrum.http://www.clickondetroit.com/money/20760055/detail.htmlMon, 7 Sep 2009 10:01:43 +0100The recession that began in December 2007 has bounced thousands of workers from a steady paycheck to the unemployment line.http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090907/BIZ13/309079948/1031/BIZMon, 7 Sep 2009 09:57:18 +0100August was the second-lowest month this year for mass layoff notices in the USAhttp://economy.kansascity.com/?q=node/3702Thu, 3 Sep 2009 10:24:59 +0100Looking for a job? Turn off the computer and meet people face to face.http://www.daytondailynews.com/business/face-to-face-networking-just-as-valuable-as-internet-for-job-hunters-269805.htmlFri, 28 Aug 2009 12:32:49 +0100The worst of the nation's job losses may soon be over, says a major staff outplacement firm.http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7016217958?Worst%20Of%20Job%20Losses%20Said%20To%20Be%20OverThu, 27 Aug 2009 13:41:37 +0100Organizations find that separation benefits provided to terminated employees impact the morale of remaining employees, according to a new study, Global Trends in Separation Practices.http://news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/08-27-2009/0005083860&EDATE=Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:41:04 +0100Outplacement outrage Well, nothing's as good as it used to be, I guess. And that includes outplacement services - at least according to a Wall Street Journal article I saw that had a lot of people carping about how lousy outplacement firms are.http://pinkslipblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/outplacement-outrage.htmlTue, 25 Aug 2009 17:10:59 +0100The recession may be nearing its end, but employment news is still grim. Companies continue to announce cutbacks and mass layoffs. Your job could be next. For millions of Americans, it’s a scary way to live.http://www.jobjournal.com/thisweek.asp?artid=2743Sun, 23 Aug 2009 09:46:26 +0100Most people don't like being told their job is being eliminated, especially under these challenging economic conditions. The fear of being unemployed and looking for a new job in today's market is a daunting proposition. Taking complete control of your situation is key to surviving the career turbulence you may be facing.http://www.examiner.com/x-13667-LA-Workplace-Issues-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Youve-been-fired-How-to-turn-your-crisis-into-an-opportunityMon, 24 Aug 2009 09:40:32 +0100An increasing number of young professionals who are finding themselves out of work due to the recession are embarking on gap-year travel.http://insurance.essentialtravel.co.uk/news/travel-news-article6925.aspThu, 20 Aug 2009 12:04:00 +0100When PepsiCo Inc. laid off administrative assistant Sonia Service in February 2008, she thought she'd have a leg up on her next job. Pepsi referred Ms. Service to an "outplacement" firm that specializes in helping laid-off employees get new work.http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125069793645343423.htmlThu, 20 Aug 2009 11:37:11 +0100One of the most difficult words an employee can hear is that his job is being eliminated. Job termination stems from overall job performance, or company restructuring or economic downsizing. Regardless of the reason, losing one's job is disconcerting, but it doesn't have to be a crisis.Outplacement Firms Struggle to Do JobTue, 18 Aug 2009 11:40:16 +0100Score another for networking and brace yourself for a throw down of job fairs. Challenger, Gray and Christmas, the Chicago-based outplacement services firm, asked human resources professionals to rank the most effective means of landing a job on a scale of one to five.http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/stl-jobwatch/uncategorized/2009/08/networking-continues-to-out-pace-job-search-competition/Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:35:33 +0100With all of the numbers issued to measure how many people are working, in what fields they are working, how many are seeking jobs and how many have given up, one aspect of the nation's work life remains obscure: misemployment.http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09229/990953-407.stmMon, 17 Aug 2009 10:50:22 +0100Losing a job is no fun. Surviving a downsizing isn’t a picnic, either.http://www.rrstar.com/news/x1373187274/Surviving-layoffs-can-leave-staffers-on-edgeSat, 15 Aug 2009 10:45:41 +0100Here are a few tips for reworking a resume.http://www.examiner.com/x-13403-Baltimore-Unemployment-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Ten-ways-to-improve-your-resumeFri, 14 Aug 2009 10:43:29 +0100As social and professional networking websites like Facebook and LinkedIn become more popular for connecting with friends and family, more and more people are visiting the sites for competitive reasons, namely the job search. As the number of unemployed workers continues to grow, jobseekers are using these sites to brand themselves in the eyes of prospective employers.http://www.jobjournal.com/thisweek.asp?artid=2728Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:54:47 +0100Apparently, there are good ways and bad ways to fire people. From the company's perspective, layoffs go well if no one sues. From the employee's perspective, there are really just bad ways and worse ways to handle layoffs. But if you are laid off, don't simply accept whatever papers are pushed in front of you to sign. Even though you don't have a job, you might still have some bargaining power.http://cheapskate.blogs.time.com/2009/08/10/compassionate-downsizing-youre-fired-want-a-hug/Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:38:13 +0100JOB seekers' luck may finally be turning around with recruiters around the country reporting a pick-up in companies looking to hire.http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/business/story/0,28124,25897798-36418,00.htmlFri, 7 Aug 2009 17:03:43 +0100Though employers shed another 371,000 jobs last month, that marks the smallest one-month drop since October of last year, according to the latest ADP National Employment Report, a monthly publication of the firms Automatic Data Processing and Macroeconomic Advisers, LLC.http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2009/08/job_losses_recession_economy_a.htmlWed, 5 Aug 2009 18:05:22 +0100For 30 years, Paul worked for a Pittsburgh-based manufacturing company and, in his last position, was a vice president and member of the team charged with terminating people during a massive corporate restructuring.http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09214/987865-407.stmMon, 3 Aug 2009 09:50:19 +0100The terms headhunters and recruiters are used interchangeably. Some people may also refer to these third party services as employment or outplacement services.http://www.alextimes.com/blogs/2009/jul/29/using-headhunterrecruiter/Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:18:32 +0100Last December, with unemployment at 7.2%, The Wall Street Journal enlisted eight people who had lost their jobs to write about their hunts in a new blog called “Laid Off and Looking.” All eight had M.B.A. degrees; five had worked in finance at big banks. They had been unemployed for a median of nine months.http://online.wsj.com/article/SB20001424052970204900904574308774017029930.htmlTue, 28 Jul 2009 11:21:04 +0100Redundancy can be hard to deal with if you take it too personally and don't have a plan. Here are ten simple ways to mitigate the downside and maximise the upside of losing your job.http://www.managementtoday.co.uk/channel/StrategyOperations/news/919583/mt-experts-top-ten-tips-coping-redundancy/Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:01:20 +0100Laid-off senior executives are increasingly paying for their own high-end outplacement services -- a benefit employers once supplied -- to be more competitive in a brutal job market.http://www.smartbrief.com/news/workforce/storyDetails.jsp?issueid=A71BAD02-B153-4D3E-ACEB-98649A1DD2F5&copyid=0DBBCC60-C062-4068-A20C-BF86D1F2E78FWed, 8 Jul 2009 10:52:26 +0100In November 2008 we prepared an in-depth research review of the outplacement market resulting in The Insala Outplacement Industry Forecast for 2009. As this research was well received, and world economies are continuing to struggle, we are providing an updated Outplacement Industry Forecast – 2nd Half 2009. Read on to access the most recent, aggregated data on:http://www.insala.com/Articles/career-transition-solutions/outplacement-industry-forecast-2nd-half-2009.aspMon, 29 Jun 2009 13:05:07 +0100Because recruiting and outplacement are the bookends of the employment relationship, recruiters may find opportunities working with such firms on several levels. And, as recruiters find themselves out of work, outplacement may offer a new career path for those ready to shift their perspective.http://www.workforce.com/section/06/feature/26/23/87/Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:53:00 +0100No matter what stage you find your self in your career, a network is the key to continued success.http://www.examiner.com/x-13408-Salt-Lake-City-Careers-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Building-your-network--the-key-to-success-in-building-a-career-pathThu, 25 Jun 2009 13:14:37 +0100Navigating your job search in Salt Lake City can be as challenging as any other city - but for different reasons.http://www.examiner.com/x-13408-Salt-Lake-City-Careers-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Advice-for-navigating-a-job-search--focus-on-youThu, 25 Jun 2009 10:16:16 +0100The CBI says today that the recession is causing a revolution in industrial relations, with more than 60% of firms changing working practices to adapt to the economic turmoil — but trade unions claimed savage job cuts have taken Britain back 25 years to the dark days of the 1980s downturn.http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2009/jun/23/cbi-survey-recession-plansTue, 23 Jun 2009 14:26:52 +0100Job losses are sadly inevitable in an economic climate like the present and as we’ve already seen, Northern Ireland certainly isn’t immune. We’ve heard that redundancies are happening across a number of sectors locally, including construction, manufacturing, retail and the legal profession.http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/help-advice/business-clinic/outplacement-counselling-is-key-for-redundant-staff-in-tough-times-14354909.htmlTue, 23 Jun 2009 13:35:56 +0100My career transition coach (provided by my former employer as part of the outplacement package) continues to remind me that a job search is a simple numbers game — the more I network, the quicker I’ll find my next career opportunity.http://blogs.wsj.com/laidoff/2009/06/22/taking-advantage-of-the-last-days-at-the-job/Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:07:21 +0100Q: I am 55 and was laid off from a 28-year corporate communications career a little over a year ago. Since then I've answered ads for more than 400 open positions in my field, attended networking meetings, job fairs, and in general, done what I can to find a new position. I'm even willing to relocate.http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124508320182915603.htmlThu, 18 Jun 2009 11:48:30 +0100It’s the end of the month. Everybody is holding their breath and praying they make it to the end of the day without being called. So many good people have left. Stress levels are high. Then it happens. You are asked by your supervisor to meet with the HR director. You know what’s coming but still, you hope for the best.http://www.examiner.com/x-13544-Phoenix-Jobs-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Lost-your-job-you-didnt-lose-your-talentlife-goes-onMon, 15 Jun 2009 10:10:54 +0100The number of CEO departures jumped 47 percent in May as 115 company heads said “adios,” according to a report released Wednesday by outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc.http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/stories/2009/06/08/daily34.htmlWed, 10 Jun 2009 14:41:04 +0100Insala, the leading global provider of outplacement and career transition software, announces first quarter new sales figures driven by expanded market use of its outplacement software EmploymentTalk.http://www.insala.com/Articles/career-transition/insala-starts-2009-with-record-sales-as-demand-for-outplacement-technology-continues.aspWed, 27 May 2009 18:26:34 +0100For Simon Draycott, of London-based Mendas, occupational psychologists offering outplacement services to banks, retailers, the Financial Services Authority and government departments, these are busy times. “There has been an increase in work as companies downsize,” he says.http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/c310d0aa-4a0e-11de-8e7e-00144feabdc0.html?nclick_check=1Wed, 27 May 2009 10:04:31 +0100There is however a less traumatic way to part with employees, especially if you are letting go only one person. One could provide career advice, assistance with writing the CV and a motivational letter, as well as prepare him or her for an interview. This is known as outplacement, which some human resources consultancies have started offering in Bulgaria.http://www.sofiaecho.com/2009/05/22/722937_dont-look-back-in-anger/0Tue, 26 May 2009 10:32:56 +0100When Mayer Brown announced firmwide layoffs for economic reasons in April affecting 90 administrative employees and 45 lawyers (two of those were associates in Houston), it said it would take other steps to adjust staffing levels, such as delaying the start date for most incoming associates until January 2010. It also said it would seek placements with clients and pro bono groups for some laid-off associates.http://www.law.com/jsp/law/careercenter/lawArticleCareerCenter.jsp?id=1202430953364Mon, 25 May 2009 10:14:40 +0100The state lost 63,700 jobs even though the jobless rate fell to 11% from March's 11.2%. Cuts by state and local governments loom, and new graduates are scrambling.http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-unemployment-california23-2009may23,0,4393422.storySat, 23 May 2009 10:12:56 +0100Online outplacement programmes are popular with employers seeking cost-effective ways of supporting redundant staff. Does it spell the end of the human touch?http://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/news/search/899779/Technology-Outplacement---cost-effective-supporting-redundant-staff/Fri, 1 May 2009 16:23:24 +0100Job seekers can now personalize, prioritize and organize their online career search process, tools and resources with today’s release of EmploymentTalk™ Version 4, from Insala, a global provider of outplacement and career transition software.http://www.insala.com/Articles/career-transition/insala-releases-employmenttalk™-version-4-for-newly-unemployed-job-seekers.aspTue, 21 Apr 2009 17:53:20 +0100How you lay off employees in this economic climate really matters. You've heard me discuss alternatives to layoffs, none of which are exceptionally positive, but may provide temporary solutions. Yesterday's blog post zeroed in on the pessimism of CEOs.http://humanresources.about.com/b/2009/04/09/layoff_practices-2.htmThu, 9 Apr 2009 12:04:09 +0100As workers are laid off in growing numbers, some employers are offering them outplacement services—once seen as a benefit exclusively for executives.http://www.workforce.com/section/02/feature/26/19/34/index.htmlWed, 18 Mar 2009 14:16:06 +0100Job losses in 2008 were worse than any year since 1945, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Now an industry formed in response to unemployment after World War II is booming again. Outplacement—career counseling for laid-off workers—began to help the wave of GI's returning to the U.S. labor market. Today, outplacement firms are again doing a brisk business, hired by companies to help laid-off employees find new work.http://www.inc.com/articles/2009/02/outplacement.htmlFri, 27 Feb 2009 11:23:12 +0100Insala, a leading global provider of outplacement and career transition software, announces it will present at Association of Career Firms Europe (ACF-Europe) bi-annual European Conference on March 5, 2009 at the Hotel Metropole in Brussels, Belgium.http://www.insala.com/Articles/career-transition/insala-to-present-at-the-acf-european-conference-a-must-attend-event-for-outplacement-professionals.aspWed, 11 Feb 2009 15:36:37 +0100Insala, a leading global provider of outplacement and career transition software, reports a 42% year over year usage increase of EmploymentTalk™, Insala’s online outplacement solution.http://www.insala.com/Articles/career-transition/outplacement-technology-usage-experiencing-42-increase-says-insala.aspTue, 3 Feb 2009 15:35:25 +0100Redundancies are difficult for employers, and one mistake may result in severe consequences, financial or otherwise, for the organization. Here are some top tips in partnership with jobs board monster.co.uk and Insala on tackling redundancy situations.http://www.insala.com/Articles/career-transition/redundancy-tips-for-employers.aspOutplacementWed, 31 Dec 2008 11:57:27 +0100With world economies tumbling and layoffs looming, what is the outlook for the outplacement industry? Is it enjoying a resurgence? What is the forecast for layoffs? Who is being hit the hardest? What's new in layoff legislation? How are outplacement firms transforming to meet changing market demands?http://www.insala.com/Articles/career-transition/the-insala-outplacement-industry-forecast-for-2009.aspWed, 19 Nov 2008 12:17:18 +0100Insala, a leading global provider of outplacement and career transition software, is reporting a significant increase in usage among EmploymentTalk™ clients.http://www.insala.com/Articles/career-transition/organizations-increasingly-turning-to-online-outplacement-solutions-amid-global-job-cuts.aspThu, 20 Nov 2008 15:33:26 +0100Developed economies such as the US have devoted outplacement firms that specialize in easing employees out of a company by providing paid assistance in finding them new jobshttp://www.livemint.com/2008/07/22002001/Will-outplacement-click-in-the.htmlTue, 22 Jul 2008 10:01:02 +0100What is the outlook for the outplacement industry in 2008? Will it thrive? How will your business be affected? A current review of recent research is optimistic.http://www.insala.com/Articles/career-transition/the-outplacement-industry-2008-forecast-uk.aspOutplacementTue, 1 Jul 2008 18:08:59 +0100What is the outlook for the outplacement industry in 2008? Will it thrive? How will your business be affected? A current review of recent research is optimistic.http://www.insala.com/Articles/career-transition/outplacement-industry-forecast-2008.aspOutplacementThu, 27 Mar 2008 16:29:42 +0100Over the past five to 10 years, the outplacement industry has experienced the effects of "belt-tightening" by many companies. Shifting financial priorities for such companies coupled with commoditization within the outplacement industry seemingly have brought forth this period of economization.http://www.insala.com/Articles/career-transition/outplacement-services-industry-some-new-statistics.aspOutplacementWed, 12 Mar 2008 16:28:35 +0100Manpower India has released the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey for the first quarter of 2006 revealing sustained positive hiring intentions by employers in India. The hiring pace in India continues to be the strongest of the 23 countries and territories surveyed this quarter, with a positive overall Net Employment Outlook of +27%. Even though this figure represents a decrease of 13 percentage points from the fourth quarter of 2005, the labor market remains extremely healthy. For the first time since the survey was launched in India, employers in the Finance, Insurance and Retail industry sector are the most optimistic, with a Net Employment Outlook of +32%.http://www.insala.com/Articles/executive-coaching/global-employment-trends.aspOutplacementThu, 25 Oct 2007 15:10:12 +0100Over the past five to 10 years, the outplacement industry has experienced the effects of corporate "belt-tightening", but organizations increasingly find benefits of outplacement in enhanced employer reputation.http://www.insala.com/infolink/July2007/outplacementstats.aspOutplacementTue, 31 Jul 2007 14:51:42 +0100http://www.insala.com/infolink/july2006/globalskills.aspOutplacementSat, 22 Jul 2006 15:40:56 +0100http://www.insala.com/infolink/may2006/retirerends.aspOutplacementWed, 31 May 2006 09:05:56 +0100Recruiters and outplacement companies are beginning to learn that they are really two sides of the same coin - which could be good news for bothhttp://www.recruiter.co.uk/analysis/were-not-so-different/330896.articleWed, 8 Feb 2006 09:43:57 +0100