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Having to lay off an employee is never an easy task. Though not much can be done to reduce the anxiety that workers feel at the prospect of unemployment, some companies try to lessen the blow by offering their former employees access to career-transition counselling. And offering such services to employees when parting ways can be beneficial to the employer as well, according to those in the industry.
Sandra Baxter says career-transition counselling has helped her in her job search.
The services offered to her by Toronto-based Knebel Watters & Associates (KWA) has provided Baxter with a sounding board off which to bounce ideas and concerns and from which to gain another perspective, said Baxter, who has worked in the IT field at a directorate level managing personnel and setting up PMO offices.
Another IT executive who's using career-management counselling says the process has helped to make him a better candidate.
"When you get laid off, it can be a tough time, but at the same time, it can be a great career opportunity to really understand what you are interested in. It gives you a chance...