outplacement

noun

out·​place·​ment ˌau̇t-ˈplās-mənt How to pronounce outplacement (audio)
ˈau̇t-ˌplās-
: the process of easing unwanted or unneeded executives out of a company by providing company-paid assistance in finding them new jobs

Examples of outplacement in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The company should also consider offering an outplacement program, such as those offered by Keystone Associates. Steven Wasserman, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 Employees whose jobs are part of the reduction will receive severance pay and benefits, including access to outplacement services, the company added. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024 Others, like Hertz Global Holdings Inc., Advance Auto Parts Inc. and toymaker Hasbro Inc., have capped the value of outplacement services at $25,000, according to company filings. Jo Constantz, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2024 Pitney is providing severance payments and outplacement services to impacted members to help ease their transition. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for outplacement 

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Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of outplacement was in 1948

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“Outplacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outplacement. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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