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Organisational Restructuring and Career Transition / Outplacement Support – Housing Association

 

Background

In 2006 one of the largest providers of housing support in the UK merged with a non-charitable umbrella organisation for a number of housing associations and associated companies.  As a result of the merger, the organisation experienced a major restructuring; affecting approximately 300 people nationwide.  HDA was given the opportunity to provide outplacement support to the organisation through this period of change.

HDA Project

Staff Communication and Expectation Setting

The project was designed to support staff at all levels.  HDA’s experience in managing change, ensured the team was well-equipped to assist staff, both with the practicalities of securing a new job and also providing objective, experienced support during the career transition process. 

HDA worked closely with the organisation to ensure that staff knew at the outset what they should expect from their programme of support.  All employees affected by the restructuring were introduced to HDA by a HDA ‘Online Consultant’.

Career Transition Support

A significant element of the restructuring process involved the closure of the organisation’s Head Office, based in the Midlands.  In order to effectively support the staff affected at this site an onsite resource centre was set up and operated by HDA career consultants.  This provided a ‘drop-in’ centre where staff could go to receive career counselling, as well as use P.C. and internet based resources.  HDA adopted a highly flexible approach to supporting staff and the standard support programme was adapted to suit individual requirements where necessary.

Each staff member received access to the HDA candidate website and also the contact details for the online consultants; who were available to offer career guidance and support during normal working hours.

Many of the participants also attended an HDA career transition workshop, either locally or in the HDA London office. Workshop topics included job search, self employment, career change, networking, or interview preparation.

Psychometric analysis was also undertaken by some of the affected staff members.

After care

Staff continued to receive proactive online support for up to 3 months after their face to face support ended.  Feedback has indicated that this has been particularly beneficial.

Outcomes

The feedback from the organisation and the participants has been very positive. Faced with an unknown situation people have commented on how comforting and supportive they have found having HDA there to consult with.

It has also allowed them to leave the organisation with a positive experience which will stay with them forever and which positions their former employer as a caring employer.

 

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