A layoff can make ordinary tasks feel harder. There may be papers to review, benefits to sort out, bills to plan for, and people asking what happened before you have had time to think. The first week is not about solving everything. It is about slowing the process down enough to protect yourself, gather the right information, and use the help that may already be available. Here is a practical laid off checklist for what to do after being laid off, especially before you sign a

Your EAP and outplacement solve different problems. What each covers after a layoff, and what to ask your EAP provider first.

Outplacement pricing is often hard to find until a company is already deep into layoff planning. That makes budgeting harder than it should be. Most providers quote privately because the cost depends on employee level, support length, coaching time, resume help, and the size of the reduction in force. Those variables are real. Still, HR and finance teams need a starting point before they can model severance, benefits, communications, and transition support. This guide gives c

In 2025 there are harsh facts about layoffs that many mid-size companies must confront. As the year unfolds, new trends are emerging that...

Layoffs are never easy, but the real challenge lies in what comes next. While severance packages and compliance matters grab immediate attention, it is a properly executed outplacement strategy that quietly reshapes your company's future. By carefully managing employee transitions, the return on investment outplacement provides becomes evident through reduced unemployment costs, reduced legal risks and a predictable severance process.

For mid-size companies in particular, every decision impacts your bottom line and your reputation when it comes to layoffs. One of the most overlooked consequences of workforce reductions is the cost of unemployment insurance (UI) claims. When terminated employees file for unemployment, the claims can directly impact your Unemployment Insurance tax rate, which can raise costs for years.