Right Management
Humanizing Career Transitions through Individualized Coaching

The future of outplacement holds the promise of professional resilience and growth. Amid the recent fluctuations in the employment market, companies are re-evaluating their workforce strategies, and seeking outplacement partners capable of delivering comprehensive and personalized service to alleviate the pain often associated with severance.

Rooted in the principle of ‘doing well by doing good,’ Right Management is an ally for companies and individuals during restructuring events, especially those that result in lay-offs. Operating across more than 75 countries, it helps organizations overcome challenges while managing internal mobility and outplacement processes. Distinguished by a personalized approach, it assigns a dedicated coach who walks alongside the candidates, providing valuable insights, encouragement, and a steadying hand during vulnerable times.

“We truly believe that the connection between a candidate and a coach should be at the heart of every engagement, because a genuine human presence is what individuals require during challenging times,” states Karel van der Mandele, SVP, Right Management North America.

Integrating high touch with high tech, Right Management has invested heavily in the client and candidate experience and launched an advanced technology platform—PowerSuite Next. Individuals who sign up on this platform can access a variety of features, including job search tools and webinars on effective self-presentation.

Modern technologies have extended the reach of job opportunities, bringing them within arm’s reach. Yet no technology can replace a companion offering support to navigate the job displacement phase. Recognizing this, Right Management has integrated personalized coaching services into the platform. It enables candidates to reach out to their assigned coach, who helps them shift focus from ‘why me’ to ‘what’s next’ during an internal transition or lay-off. Candidates also get assistance crafting a personal brand and translating it into an impactful resume and elevator pitch to present themselves effectively during an interview.

In a notable instance related by Beth Linderbaum, SVP of Delivery in North America, Right Management helped a candidate with the challenge of updating her resume, which seemed daunting after nearly twenty years of tenure with the same organization. Limited knowledge of crafting a compelling resume and the added challenge of job loss put her in an extremely vulnerable position. “Job loss is one of the most stressful life events that a person can experience,” says Beth Linderbaum, SVP. “Our team provides a soft landing to help people regain their confidence and build the skills they need to land their next job.” The dedicated resume coach collaborated with her to create an impactful resume, and she was deeply moved by the result, as it provided her with a perspective of herself she had never thought of before.

The team’s support extends beyond helping secure new roles. A personal executive coach guides and supports executive-tier candidates for smooth onboarding and successful integration within the new organization. The company also aids candidates in negotiating a better compensation package.

In response to recent talent shortages, Right Management has integrated their internal mobility and outplacement services. This enables companies to identify suitable talents for their departments from their own resource pool and helps them retain valuable employees and smoothly transition them into new roles, benefiting all stakeholders.

Right Management’s integrated service helped a client who needed to let go of a thousand employees and, at the same time, had over a thousand openings. The redeploying tactic allowed cutting costs in hiring and training new employees and helped form a robust foundation with employees already aligned with the organization’s vision.

Recognizing the aspirational diversity during career transition, Right Management also provides specialty programs for candidates seeking alternative paths such as entrepreneurship, retirement, secondary or tertiary employment, or spousal relocation.

Built upon the foundation of aiding professionals in the challenging times of restructuring, Right Management emerges as the true partner of companies committed to the well-being of both their current and departing team members.