Centerpoint Outplacement & Career Consulting services assist separated employees during their transition into a new job, career, or retirement. Our services also help “surviving” employees cope with the change and uncertainty associated with employee terminations.

Employers take seriously the impact their business decisions have on their employee’s careers and lifestyles. Regardless, some situations lead managers to the gut-wrenching decision to separate employees. While organizations can’t guarantee job security, they can take steps to minimize the adverse impact of job loss on employees and the organization.

Centerpoint Outplacement services assist organizations to plan and implement decisions involving separation of employment. Effective preparation, sensitive communication, and anticipation of the “survivor syndrome” are critical to minimizing workplace disruption.

Our Career Consulting services support separated employees through all aspects of career transition including the emotional impact, self and market assessment, goal setting, networking, job search skills, resume preparation, and interviewing techniques. We also provide small business consulting and retirement planning for individuals to consider all their options.

Providing support for affected employees minimizes the negative consequences for those individuals, reduces the chances of litigation, and enhances the morale and reputation of the organization as a whole.

Even if separations are not anticipated, our Career Development workshops reinforce the responsibility each employee has for his/her career. Our “Me Inc.” approach opens participants to inevitable changes, and puts them in charge of their own career including training, education, networking, self-promotion and attitude. The result is a more flexible, motivated workforce which is not as dependent on long term job security.

Our Outplacement and Career Consulting services are provided in alliance with Pathways O/I Partners based in Portland. www.oipartners.net/pathways O/I Partners is the world’s largest career consulting partnership. We offer professional local service, the most effective career consulting technologies, and access to experts in 68 U.S. cities and 18 countries.

• When separation of employment is the only option, provide your management team with the most professional support to carryout this difficult and sensitive task. Our career consulting services assist affected individuals cope with the news and receive practical support for all aspects of their career transition.


• Some workers believe they are insulated from the realities of the changing marketplace, or even feel disloyal to plan beyond their current role. Career Development workshops dissolve myths about change, enable employees to actively manage their careers, and result in a more flexible workforce.