Career Transition

Help Your Employees to Manage Change and Navigate Next Steps

As a confidential, neutral third party, we can provide personal and professional support services. These services support employees during the transition process, while taking the human factor into account.

No approach is ever cookie - cutter, however, here are a variety of ways we can be helpful. We can customize services that work for your organization and budget.

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Testimonials

“I consistently tell leaders that how they handle employee departures may be the single most important activity that impacts the culture of their organization. Everyone is watching what you do, how you treat people and making judgements accordingly. How you assist people with career transition is a critical part of that activity. Corridor HR Solutions and their outstanding staff understand and provides world class services. I have partnered with them multiple times in my career and have found their input and guidance to be invaluable.”

Jason Glass, HR Executive and Educator

“We’ve all heard stories about “mature” professionals—those of us with years of experience—being unemployed for several months or even years. I feel I was in the right place at the right time and reconnected with the right person.”

T.G., Iowa City

“When I unexpectedly lost my job after 18 years, and suddenly was thrown into the job searching arena, I had no idea where to start. My previous employer was thoughtful and gracious enough to align me with the services of Corridor HR Solutions. The coaching and support were encouraging during a difficult time. They stressed the importance of Networking, and in the end, it’s how I landed a new position.”

T.A., Cedar Rapids

“I feel like Corridor HR Solutions helped to give me a competitive edge.”

K.S., North Liberty

“I am beyond grateful that my former employer hired Corridor HR Solutions to help with my career transition! I was able to land a position that I am really excited about and that will help me advance in my career! I could not have done this without Andrea's help!”

C.M., Dubuque

“I had never lost a job before and so had not used outplacement services, and I was very skeptical about their usefulness. But I soon discovered how wrong I was. The support I received – both practical and emotional – through Corridor HR Solutions’ weekly networking meetings and other resources and events turned out to make all the difference!”

M.B., Iowa City

“The job market had changed significantly since the last time I was looking for employment, Corridor HR Solutions helped me understand the changes and how to navigate them especially the need for networking. They always provided the right amount of support based on where I was at in my journey and I believe this was beneficial to me locating a position that met my needs in a short amount of time.”

S.S., Cedar Rapids

“I am truly grateful to my former employer for considering how to provide tools for me to secure new opportunities.”

J.P., Iowa City

“I really learned a lot from Jennifer and Andrea. In fact, I would not have known where to start in my search if it hadn't been for them. I'm grateful to my employer for hiring Corridor HR Solutions to help those of us affected by the layoffs.”

T.G., Iowa City

Programs for People-Centered Organizations.

Job search workshops and individual programs

Restructuring, downsizing, outsourcing, position elimination, location closing(s), wrong cultural fit and performance issues are undeniably some of the most challenging realities of today’s business environment. When unemployment rates are at an all-time low, businesses cannot afford to lose the talent they have or negatively impact their brand in the community. To that end, we offer both group workshops and individual programs to help our clients:

  • Address any personal challenges that could create a real or perceived barrier in job search

  • Create a job search strategy

  • Maximize the use of technology in their job search

  • Sharpen their networking skills

  • Create marketing materials to best showcase their maretable experience and skills

  • Interviewing practice and negotiating an offer

Engage Employees During the Working Notice Period

Our unique workshops support both the teams that remain and the teams that will be ending employment at a future date. Delivered by an outside neutral third party provides a confidential sounding board to help not just the affected employee, but also their co-workers, team leaders and HR staff.

Train & Prepare Your Leadership

For leaders who will participate in the notification process we offer workshops to assist with an understanding of the notification process and effective communication. Leaders of your organization will receive pointers to help them with organization recovery and post-notification meetings.

Everyone Benefits.  

Career transition services not only assist those who receive the benefit, but also those employees who will continue to work for your organization. The last impression with departing employees is important. With a positive transition, your former employees are more inclined to refer potential applicants or customers. And, your remaining employees are more inclined to refer potential new employees, when they feel that their employer cares about its workforce.

Are you ready to experience the benefits?

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