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outplacement  

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  • Outplacement refers to company-supported initiatives that help terminated employees cope with their termination and find reemployment. These initiatives are often conducted by outplacement firms hired by organizations undergoing downsizings or staff reductions, although some companies provide outplacement assistance internally. [Source: Encyclopedia of Career Development; Outplacement]

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