What Happens After You Say Goodbye
Layoffs, buyouts, and restructuring are business decisions. But the human fallout is real.
is the average time it takes to find a new job in the U.S.
(SWNS Digital)
the rate of clinical anxiety and depression in laid-off workers vs. employed peers.
(University of Cambridge)
of submitted resumes actually result in a job interview.
(TeamStage)
resumes per corporate job posting. Only 4 to 6 candidates get an interview.
(Glassdoor)
of remaining employees report decreased motivation after poorly handled layoffs.
(SparkEffect)
of senior-level roles are never publicly posted.
(CJPI)
Your departing employees are walking into a job market that is stacked against them. A severance check helps with bills. It does not help them get hired.
The Price of a Poor Exit
How you handle departures follows your company long after the conversation ends.
Employer Brand Damage
70% of job seekers read company reviews before applying. 83% say negative feedback from former employees influences their decision. One Glassdoor review from a bitter ex-employee can cost you your next great hire.
(Glassdoor, CareerArc)
Litigation Exposure
Upset former employees file wrongful termination claims out of anger, even without legal merit. Outplacement support can reduce those claims by up to 72%.
(SHRM)
Survivor Guilt Kills Productivity
Remaining employees watch how you treat people on the way out. 41% report lower job satisfaction and 30% higher voluntary turnover follows within 6 months of a poorly managed reduction.
(SparkEffect)
Unemployment Insurance Costs
Every week a former employee stays on severance or draws unemployment adds to your claims history. Faster reemployment means lower premiums. Outplacement reduces time on severance by up to 60%.
(SHRM)
A Better Goodbye Looks Like This
HireReach Career Launch is not a resume workshop or a job board login. It is a done-for-them outreach campaign that puts your departing employees directly in front of hiring managers at companies looking for their skills.
"Traditional outplacement teaches people how to fish. We hand them the rod, bait the hook, and cast the line."
Up to 500 Targeted Contacts
Curated list of hiring managers and decision-makers matched to each employee's background and goals.
Up to 2,500 Touchpoints
Five-touch outreach sequences via email, LinkedIn connections, and InMail. Written and sent on their behalf.
Custom Positioning
Professional messaging built around their experience, skills, and target roles. Not a template.
Weekly Reports
Full transparency on outreach activity, responses, and interviews scheduled. Shared with previous employee.
What This Does for Your Organization
Protect your employer brand.
Departing employees who land faster leave better reviews. Candidates who see you invested in people on the way out want to work for you.
Reduce legal risk.
Supported employees are less likely to pursue litigation. Career Launch demonstrates good faith and gives them something productive to focus on.
Stabilize your remaining team.
How you treat people leaving tells the people staying everything they need to know. This builds trust when it matters most.
Lower unemployment costs.
Faster reemployment means fewer weeks on your claims history. That directly impacts your insurance premiums.
Keep the door open.
Companies with strong outplacement programs see 24% rehire rates from former employees vs. 3% industry average. Alumni who left well come back. (SparkEffect)
Pricing Per Employee
Simple, flat-rate pricing. No per-hour billing. No hidden fees. Every departing employee gets the same level of support.
- 500 targeted contacts
- 2,500 touchpoints
- Email + LinkedIn + InMail
- Custom positioning + messaging
- Weekly performance reports
- Everything in 30-Day Launch
- Extended campaign duration
- Deeper market penetration
- Ideal for senior roles + competitive markets
Compare: the average cost per hire is $4,700. A single wrongful termination claim costs tens of thousands to defend. Career Launch is a fraction of either.