Workplace stress - and mental health in general - is high up the HR agenda. However, as with all people matters, there can be unforeseen side effects of what are intended to be positive changes. We asked our Chairman, Ian Gooden, for his views. Thank goodness we can...
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Is this job offer right for me?
Getting a job offer is always exciting. After all, its nice to be wanted. However is it the right job offer? If you've been made redundant there's often the added pressure of wanting to get back earning as fast as possible. Especially if you have limited financial...
Time to go? How career coaching can help.
For both individuals and organisations there can sometimes be a right time to go. A point where either the individual is no longer able to meet the organisation's requirements. Or the individual outgrows what the organisation can offer. Failing to recognise this point...
Why buy outplacement?
Why do employers buy outplacement services? At first glance it might seem counter-intuitive - ie spending money on people leaving the organisation. Especially if the root cause of redundancy is a need to cut costs. We asked our Operations Manager, Lesley Colella why...
So, you’ve been offered a video interview…
Being invited to a video interview is now commonplace. Very often they are more convenient for both candidate and recruiter - especially in the early stages of a recruitment process. So what do you need to do to make a good impression? Here are some of our top tips....
Understand outplacement in under 5 minutes
Understand outplacement in under 5 minutes thanks to this quick guide written by our recent A level work experience student, Matthew. He explains what he's learned in his week with Chiumento. What is outplacement? Outplacement is a specialist service paid for by...
The emotional response to redundancy
The emotional response to redundancy will vary considerably from person to person. Ian Gooden, has both experienced redundancy and led HR teams managing the exit process. He explains how individuals can go through multiple phases as they navigate their way out of an...
Global outplacement – spot the differences
Our Chairman, Ian Gooden, reflects on why global outplacement solutions rarely come in convenient "one size fits all" packages. As many people know, my background was originally in resourcing - bringing people into organisations rather than helping them to depart. A...
Executive Outplacement Package: Why You Should Negotiate One
"When executives find themselves facing a settlement agreement due to a change in their employment circumstances, negotiating for an executive outplacement package should be a top priority" advises Chiumento MD Mike Burgneay. He explains: "an executive outplacement...
Interview success – what matters most?
How do I improve my chances of interview success? It is one of the most frequent questions we get asked by delegates on Chiumento outplacement programmes. It is important to realise from the outset that there is no “silver bullet”. No one thing that determines success...