Redundancies are never easy, for either the employee or the employer. That’s why outplacement is more important than ever – especially as the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development recently found that one in four employers planned redundancies in the three months to June 2025.
For organisations, these decisions are driven by rapid organisational change, financial pressure, or the need for restructuring. In these situations, some leaders overlook the full value of outplacement, but in reality, outplacement delivers far more value than CV support. It protects your brand, supports your people, and reassures CEOs and CFOs that redundancies are being handled with care and consideration.
At Chiumento, we’ve been supporting organisations through change for over 30 years, and we have years of experience supporting dispersed teams. So, we understand the engagement and cultural challenges of supporting people through change better than most.
With our JetStream service, employees gain control of their future through unlimited coaching and CV support, while CEOs and CFOs gain confidence in a cost-effective solution that delivers measurable ROI.
In this article, we’ll show why outplacement continues to deliver value in today’s market and share practical guidance to help leaders choose the right solution for their organisation.
Why Outplacement Matters During Organisational Change
Some leaders see outplacement as non-essential. However, outplacement services deliver high-value rewards, such as protecting a brand’s reputation, maintaining employee morale, supporting employee wellbeing, and ensuring smooth career transitions.
So why do leaders still ask: “Are outplacement services worth it?” Well, part of the challenge lies in the perception.
Outplacement has historically been seen as “CV help” for employees, or as an expensive, inflexible service that doesn’t reflect today’s realities.
The truth is, modern outplacement has evolved. It offers tailored coaching, practical digital tools, and flexible support that works for teams across any working environment, ensuring employees receive the guidance they need during periods of organisational change. And, importantly, it gives CEOs and CFOs reassurance that change is being handled with care while still delivering on cost-effectiveness.
The JetStream Difference
To support employees through organisational change, we created JetStream, our affordable, app-based program that combines unlimited coaching, CV support, and flexible scalability to guide employees.
App-based Platform
JetStream is easy to access on smartphones, tablets, and laptops, giving employees everything they need in one place to move forward with their career journey with confidence.
Unlimited Coaching & CV Support
Employees are matched with a specialist coach based on their career goals and have ongoing professional guidance alongside a fast, professional CV writing service.
Cost-effective Solution
Despite its scope, JetStream remains budget-friendly while still delivering tailored, high-quality support, making outplacement more accessible to organisations.
Scalable & Flexible
Whether you’re managing a small team or a company-wide restructuring, JetStream scales operations effortlessly to ensure everyone receives consistent support.
Benefits for Key Stakeholders
Employees
Outplacement empowers employees to take control of their careers, giving them purpose and direction during what is often a difficult transition.
Whether it’s through digital tools like JetStream, flexible coaching sessions, or in-person workshops, outplacement ensures support is tailored to each employee’s needs.
HR Leaders
For HR leaders, outplacement provides a structured way to help employees with compassion and professionalism, while also easing the burden on internal teams.
It demonstrates care and understanding without creating additional strain on already tight and closely monitored budgets.
CEOs, CFOs & The Brand
No matter an organisation’s size or working model, teams talk. Offering outplacement can be the difference between positive and negative chatter.
With the rise of business review platforms like Glassdoor amplifying employee voices, how you manage redundancies directly impacts your brand. Outplacement not only protects your brand, it also enhances it.
And with cost-effective solutions like JetStream, organisations can deliver meaningful support.
Practical Guidance for Leaders
Outplacement consistently delivers value for employees, employers, and brands. The question isn’t if it’s worth it, but how to choose the right solution. The key is for leaders to ensure they select a solution that aligns with their culture, budget, and long-term goals.
Here are the factors to focus on when choosing the right provider.
Consider Employee Experience
Redundancy is one of the most challenging moments in an employee’s career. Outplacement provides them with structure, confidence, and control over their next steps. Outplacement services like JetStream make support available anytime, anywhere, allowing employees to access guidance in a way that fits their circumstances and schedule.
Protect Employer & Brand Reputation
Poorly handled redundancies can lead to irreversible damage, not only tarnishing your brand externally, but also morale internally. Outplacement showcases that you care about people, which reduces negative fallout and helps maintain engagement from remaining employees.
Choose the Right Provider
It’s essential that you partner with an outplacement agency that aligns with your culture and business needs. Look for digital expertise, proven experience, and the ability to offer scalable, cost-effective solutions. JetStream, for example, combines self-service with unlimited coaching and CV writing, making it both affordable and high-impact.
How We Can Help
With over 30 years of experience supporting organisations to manage change, Chiumento has built a reputation for helping people through some of the most challenging transitions. Our expertise ensures that employees receive consistent, high-quality support, while leaders can have confidence that change is being managed effectively.
Our JetStream service takes outplacement to the next level, combining an app-based, self-service platform with unlimited coaching and CV support at a low cost. For employers, it delivers confidence that outplacement is a smart investment, protecting people, brand, and reputation.
Whether you need a cost-effective solution like JetStream or a more tailored programme, we’ll help you protect your people, your brand, and your culture through change.
If you’d like to explore how outplacement could support your organisation, we’d be happy to help. Contact our team on 0207 224 3307 or info@chiumento.co.uk to discuss the tailored solutions we can offer.
Iona works across Chiumento’s Digital Marketing Executive. Working on blog and comms projects, Iona helps to shape how the organisation talks about change, redundancy, and the employee experience. With experience in the education, law, and HR sectors, she brings a cross-industry perspective to workforce planning and organisational change. Iona contributes to content that supports HR leaders through restructuring and is particularly interested in how clear, human communication builds trust during times of uncertainty. She holds a BA in Illustration and brings a creative, insight-led approach to everything she writes.