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ROI on High Touch Outplacement?
By Ellie Eckhoff Investing in the future of an exiting employee may seem counterintuitive, particularly if the layoff is part of an initiative to cut costs across the business. However, since the early 1960’s, when outplacement services began to take hold, there is enough compelling evidence that suggests that this…
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10 Questions to Ask an Outplacement Provider
By Kathleen Teehan Thinking about an Outplacement Provider is typically not top of mind for most Human Capital leaders. Probably because it’s not pleasant to think about downsizing, employee terminations or situations that require a downward shift in headcount. As a regional leader in this space, we’ve heard this type…
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Is Your Organization Considering an Investment in Executive Coaching?
Article by Laura Poisson Maximizing the performance of a leadership team through executive coaching can yield significant returns for an organization. According to a recent global survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Association Resource Centre, the mean Return on the Investment in coaching was 7 times the initial investment. It…
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3 C’s to Create a Feedback-Rich Culture
ClearRock’s Expert Coaches Offer 3 C’s to Create a Feedback-Rich Culture by Ellie Eckhoff Why are so many companies struggling with fostering and creating a culture of feedback? Three experienced coaches from ClearRock, Inc., a Boston-based career transition, outplacement, leadership development, and executive coaching firm see compelling evidence that organizations…
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Feedback: An Organizational and Individual Perspective
Feedback: An Organizational and Individual Perspective Part One by Geralyn Burke Gray, Annie Stevens, and Lisa Zankman Feedback – An Organizational View Why is it that so many companies struggle with fostering and providing ongoing feedback? It seems that we have many forces trying to make sure that…
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Engaging Employees After A Layoff
There are few things more difficult to do than terminating someone’s employment. Employees who are treated with dignity and respect in this process, and receive the support they need, will progress in their job search with greater ease and reflect more positively on their experiences with their former employer. Remaining…
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Isn’t It Time We Did Some Life Planning?
By Russ Jones, President, First Transitions, Inc. Perhaps author and businessman Harvey Mackay said it best, “A dream is just a dream – a goal is a dream with a plan and a deadline.” How often have we thought about various aspects of our lives and wished that somehow…
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Tips on Accelerating Results in the Age of Disruption
At a recent leadership forum, ClearRock, Inc., welcomed Shane Cragun, co-author of the book Reinvention: Accelerating Results in the Age of Disruption. At the forum, co-sponsored by M2 Partners, Cragun shared extensive research on how to navigate 21st century turbulence with a simple model and process for making major change and…
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Boston-Area Professionals are Getting Back to Work Faster This Year Than Last Year
Local professionals are finding jobs more quickly this year than last year. During the last six months (February – July), individuals in a career transition in the Greater Boston area who worked with ClearRock found new jobs in 12.6 weeks. This is an improvement of 2.6 weeks from the individuals working…
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Survey Shows Severance Amounts Unchanged in Three Years
In its most recent survey regarding severance, ClearRock, Inc., found eighty percent of employers are providing the same amount of severance to as they did three years ago. Nearly all respondents (98%) stated Reduction in Force/Job Elimination as a reason for providing severance. 58% provide severance based on Poor “Fit” for…
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Why You Need a Personal Brand and How to Get One
By Susan Peppercorn, Senior Consultant ClearRock, Inc. Success at work requires that we take control of our professional image. Your personal brand or your professional reputation has a direct impact on your career; the way you are perceived is how you will be defined. The only way of changing…
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How to Overcome Ageism in the Job Market
By Susan Peppercorn, Senior Consultant ClearRock, Inc. By the time you get into your 50s, you may feel that you deserve to rest a bit on your laurels having worked for 25 years or more. The reality is that no matter your age, your career is in your hands,…
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How to Answer The Most Terrifying Interview Question
By Susan Peppercorn, Senior Consultant ClearRock, Inc. There are a number of interview questions that strike terror in the heart of a job seeker. The one that evokes the most dread is “what is your greatest weakness?” For those of you in career transition, take heart. This question is not…
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Don’t Apologize For Your Diverse Career Experience!
By Susan Peppercorn, Senior Consultant ClearRock, Inc. Landing a new job or making a career change is harder if your career has zigged and zagged and taken some unexpected turns. Having a nonlinear path isn’t a showstopper, but it does mean that you have to take control of your…
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Benefits of Creating Your Career Network
Eleanor Roosevelt recognized the power of finding mentors and credited her mentors for helping her make history. She believed you have nothing to lose and everything to gain by seeking the advice of someone you respect and endeavoring to establish relationships with the best mentor for your needs at any…
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