1. services provided by companies to help laid-off employees find new jobs
Usage: business term; plural form

Examples

• The company offered outplacements to all affected workers during the restructuring.
• HR arranged outplacements including resume writing and interview coaching.
• The outplacements helped former employees transition to new careers.
• Many corporations budget for outplacements as part of layoff packages.
• Professional outplacements can significantly reduce unemployment duration.
• The firm’s outplacements included networking workshops and job search assistance.