#outplacement

Did anyone find LHH helpful in their job search?. That has not been my experience but wondered if maybe others have?

This has not been a value add for me or maybe I need go tailor my engagement with their resources & tools?? Thoughts?

Can anyone share their experience working with them, what value you see or received working with them. Also please share if their AI enabled job search tool is worth trying out. Thanks for you comments and feedback.

Five Massachusetts companies have filed WARN notices indicating potential layoffs by year's end. These notices signal a possible reduction of up to 550 jobs across the state. The state's MassHire Rapid Response team is prepared to offer support services to affected workers. These services include training, job fairs, and interview workshops. Affected employees are encouraged to contact their local MassHire Career Center for assistance.

Massachusetts

https://patch.com/massachusetts/across-ma/many-550-massachusetts-layoffs-years-end-state

An auto parts facility in St. Thomas will reduce its output as some operations are relocated. The parent company, Standard Motor Products, cited global competitiveness and market pressures for the decision. An unspecified number of employees will be affected by layoffs. Affected staff will receive severance packages, including health care and outplacement services. This move is part of a broader restructuring plan by SMP.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/st-thomas-auto-parts-plant-to-cut-production-move-some-work-to-mexico-9.7384399

St. Thomas, Ontario

Recent US layoff and getting some email saying FactSet is paying for some "executive coaching" or something from Intoo... Is this real or a scam? Anyone else get this?

Our division was eliminated a few months ago. Wells Fargo contracted LHH, a firm to assist us in finding employment. They offer job coaching, website links and other supposedly helpful details to finding employment. My guess is they were offered as a way to help us find jobs and help Wells stop having to pay unemployment benefits. So far I have found LHH to be pretty darn useless. So what am I missing?

U.S. layoff announcements saw an overall decrease in September compared to the previous month. However, the technology sector experienced a significant increase in job cuts. Tech companies announced 77% more layoffs in September than in August. This trend highlights a divergence in job security across different industries. The data comes from a new report by outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

https://www.fastcompany.com/91616653/tech-layoffs-165925-jobs-slashed-2026-september-cuts-rise

Wonder Group Inc. is relocating some operations to a new South Jersey facility, resulting in layoffs for over 500 North Jersey staff. The company is consolidating its production and distribution sites in Cranford and Fairfield. These layoffs are part of a strategic move to a larger facility in Swedesboro, aimed at long-term supply chain growth. While some employees may be offered roles at the new location, many will receive severance and outplacement services. The corporate site in Parsippany will remain operational.

Swedesboro, New Jersey

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/business/2026/09/17/wonder-food-hall-company-layoffs/91809576007/

Received an email from the out placement company about optional information sessions. It came from “Agreements” with subject “LHH Overview Session.” A very unassuming email, but has me extra vigilant now in monitoring my junk folder as I get closer to my separation date!

General Motors has laid off approximately 500 to 600 employees, primarily in information technology roles. The terminations occurred after employees received an unexpected virtual meeting invitation. Artificial intelligence played a role in the decision, though it was not the sole factor. Affected employees are being offered severance packages and outplacement services. Despite these cuts, GM continues to hire for IT positions, including those focused on AI.

Detroit, Michigan

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/12/gm-layoffs-ai-severance.html

Will be receiving documentation regarding severance info, job assistance, end of benefits information in the mail in about 2 days.
Normal procedure, nothing new here.

International Paper will permanently close its box plant in Carrollton, Texas, by the end of the third quarter. This closure will affect nearly all of the 64 employees at the facility. The company plans to assist affected workers with severance, benefits, and outplacement services. Other International Paper facilities in the region will absorb the customer orders from the closed plant. This shutdown is part of a broader strategy to optimize the company's manufacturing footprint and enhance competitiveness.

Carrollton, Texas

https://www.packagingdive.com/news/international-paper-close-box-plant-container-carrollton-texas/825424/

K&L Gates has initiated significant workforce reductions affecting its allied professional roles. The firm confirmed these cuts represent approximately ten percent of this staff category. These actions are intended to streamline operations and better align with current business needs and future growth strategies. The firm stated it is providing support, including separation benefits and outplacement services, to affected employees. While the firm's statements focus on staff, some reports suggest junior lawyers may also have been impacted, though this has been officially denied.

https://abovethelaw.com/2026/07/layoff-alert-kl-gates-announces-significant-cuts/

Has anyone who was let go in February had success in finding new work? If so, do you have any pointers or resources you found useful?

Trying not to get discouraged but it’s feeling impossible in this market

There is an option to receive outplacement services as part of the severance plan agreement. Has anyone gotten this and is it worthwhile? I'm thinking it just covers resume creation & feedback, interview preparation, job search strategies, etc. Stuff I already did or are doing already but I wanted to compare notes with you all. Thanks!

LHH research indicates 87% of HR leaders plan or have conducted layoffs. These workforce reductions are driven by skills displacement, AI, and market shifts. Most employers find rehiring talent more costly than internal redeployment. A significant gap exists between HR leaders' perception and employee awareness of redeployment programs. Organizations need integrated strategies for outplacement and targeted redeployment to manage continuous restructuring.

https://www.corsicanadailysun.com/national/87-of-hr-leaders-have-conducted-or-plan-layoffs-in-2026-new-lhh-research-reveals/article_52434386-0c93-56bd-b445-9854ebb72d1a.html

Amazon announced 16,000 job cuts. These reductions follow previous workforce eliminations in October and 2023. U.S.-based staff will have 90 days to seek internal transfers. Affected employees will receive severance, outplacement services, and health benefits. These layoffs reflect industry-wide adjustments after pandemic-era expansion.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

https://973kkrc.com/amazons-job-cuts-affect-sioux-falls/

I was one of the recent folks who got laid off. My “redeployment partner” was worthless. I would email the jobs I applied for and either I’d get a response days later or no response at all. Has anyone had a similar experience?

If so, I feel like this area could have jobs eliminated and keep others employed who are beneficial.

Was laid off last Wednesday with the rest of the team. Was told HR would help with finding employment and it was encouraged to communicate with hiring managers. How can I communicate without slack/internal email? Also, I need remote employment and none of these other jobs offer remote. They simply don’t care about members and their own employees. So much for the culture and leadership. This place will go down. It is just a matter of time!

Does UHG provide out placement services to severed employees. If so, which company?

This LHH service seems to be a little value. It seems that the voice mode of one of these LLM‘s commercially provided as better. And what’s up with this $20 million fund has anyone actually heard anything about that about what it is and how to enroll it? I’m tempted just to ask for the cash.

For those that are hanging out here after going through it, do you find these outplacement services to actually be a value or is it just a way for corporations to make themselves feel better?

Also really happy to be doing migrations of applications all the way up to 15th. Really happy to have everyone reaching out for things to be documented when it wasn’t a priority year prior. This is wonderful. What is it almost there we’re almost fricking there good fricking riddance.

I was able to negotiate a better severance package. The company recently bumped up its severance fund to $205 million, so theres more room to work. I got extra compensation and more months of outplacement services. Definitely try negotiating. They're open to it and it's worth asking

People often ignore these or maybe are too proud or whatever, but these can be invaluable. They certainly were to me when I was laid off from my last job.

My Manager was pitching one of the “benefits” from my RA

I haven’t even looked at what was in my RA Letter

Are they reputable? Or is it more of a Resume chop shop?

for those impacted in previous cuts, what specific support programs helped most [outplacement, alumni network, internal advocates], and which of those are confirmed for 2025? Were they any good???

My understanding is it’s the last week/s for many, especially in Technology in the UK.

Words of wisdom from someone who has already left:

1) Use GivingForce and utilise your annual donation amount to your local charity/school etc. Apply using volunteer hours and make sure you use those $$ up.

2) Use energise points!! As long as you have a good relationship with your line manager (lots of which are also impacted), they will approve anything. So talk to your friends in the company, especially those who are also leaving and make sure you send the Sapphire and Platinum awards to each other. If you were smart, you would have been doing this since you were made aware of your situation, but it’s still not too late. Also send one for your line manager if you like them, or have been supported.

3) Use LHH - I found them good for CV review. Better some help than nothing.

4) Any employee match shares will vest ~1 month after you leave. Probably best to keep a little while longer though as it wouldn’t surprise me to see a short term gain in share price before all the job cuts really starts to impact in the next 1.5 years.

5) There is life after BP. BP is a big corporate, and despite the market, are likely to have solid enterprise experience which believe it or not, is quite hard to find sometimes. Take a break, and get back into it when needed. For all its failings and leadership issues, a lot of good work is done by many, and you’d be surprised by just how much you have managed to accomplish despite the internal struggles.

Hi, does Nike provide any resume or other outplacement support?

For those in US impacted by layoff and utilizing LHH Outplacement services, how is the service? Any good?

I took the PIL on 8/21 by submitting the docusign and the share point survey. I have not received any communication or contact from either HR or the outplacement company since I left. Should I have heard something back by now? Has anyone else on PIL gotten any response?