Outplacement

Supporting People. Protecting Brands.

Enabling Confident Transitions.

 

At 18-07 Career Specialists, we understand that workforce change is never just a business decision, it is a deeply human one.

Whether driven by restructuring, funding pressures, mergers, or strategic realignment, organisational change affects reputations, morale and company culture. Our outplacement services are designed to support employees with dignity and clarity while safeguarding your organisation’s brand, values and employer reputation.

A Responsible Approach to Workforce Change

How an organisation manages exits speaks volumes about its culture.

Handled poorly, redundancies can result in:

  • damaged employer brand

  • negative online reviews and social media commentary

  • reduced morale among remaining staff

  • legal and reputational risk

Handled well, they can:

  • reinforce organisational values

  • demonstrate leadership and integrity

  • preserve trust internally and externally

  • support long term brand credibility

Our outplacement programmes ensure transitions are managed professionally, compassionately, and strategically.

Support for Employees Moving On

For individuals, redundancy can be disorientating, emotional, and confidence eroding. Our role is to help people regain control, direction and belief in their future.

Employees we support receive:

  • Confidential one-to-one career coaching

  • Professional CV and LinkedIn optimisation

  • Career direction and role-mapping

  • Interview preparation and confidence building

  • Practical job-search strategy and market insight

  • Support navigating career change or progression

Our approach is human, non judgemental, and empowering, helping individuals move forward positively rather than becoming disengaged or disillusioned.

Protecting Your Employer Brand

Outplacement is not simply a support service. It is a risk-management and brand-protection strategy.

By providing structured, professional support, organisations:

  • reduce frustration and uncertainty

  • lower the likelihood of negative public commentary

  • maintain goodwill with departing employees

  • demonstrate accountability and care

  • strengthen trust with remaining teams

Employees who feel supported are far more likely to become brand ambassadors rather than brand risks.

Designed for Organisations Under Pressure

We support:

  • universities and education institutions

  • growing SMEs

  • large corporates

  • international organisations operating in the UK

Our services can be delivered:

  • 1:1 or group-based

  • Short-term or extended programmes

  • On-site or fully remote

  • Bespoke to organisational values and messaging

Every programme is tailored because no two organisations, or transitions, are the same.

Why 18-07 Career Specialists?

  • ✔ Deep experience in career transition and employability

  • ✔ Trusted by individuals and organisations alike

  • ✔ Commercially aware, people focused delivery

  • ✔ UK market expertise with international understanding

  • ✔ Discreet, professional, and outcome driven

We act as a buffer, guide, and partner, supporting people while protecting your organisation.

A Better Way to Move Forward

Outplacement done well is not about endings.
It’s about how people leave, how they speak about you afterwards, and how confidently they step into what comes next.

If your organisation is facing change, we are here to help you manage it responsibly, professionally and with integrity.

Speak to Us

To discuss a confidential outplacement programme tailored to your organisation, contact us today.

“Always treat your employees exactly as you want them to treat your best customers.”

Stephen R. Covey – Author of “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”

With over 50 years of training, mentoring and coaching experience between the team, we will provide you with the very best bespoke support.

This collective experience has allowed us to develop and create ways of bringing out the best in people to help them move on.

One on One Coaching

​We offer bespoke solutions. Every organisation and employee has different requirements. We use a goal based approach to work with people to aid organisations and individuals reach their goals faster. Regular sessions are set up to track progress and identify best ways forward.

Ongoing support

Get in touch – any time. We realise that there are certain times in the year when more support is required. This support
to you doesn’t stop just because the sessions are over. We are always a text, email or phone call away. Our coaching is truly ongoing.

Testimonials – Corporate

The support we offer is invaluable, but don’t just take our word for it… Read our reviews:

M.A.
Former Professional Footballer
“Catherine coached me in the first stages of my post-football career. She unlocked ideas and areas of business I hadn’t previously thought about. She gave me a sense of value when I left playing professionally which helped enormously.”
Insurance Broker
Financial Services
“A huge personal thank you for the very high standard of professional coaching support that you provided at a very critical time… you were nothing short of fantastic and I / we will be forever in your debt – I am sure that the skills that you helped the team to develop will serve them well for years to come.”
T.
Balfour Beatty
“Catherine has worked with me for a number of years. She continues to be a sense-check and has offered vision and helped me with some gnarly problems. I highly recommend.”
Director International Wealth
Private Equity Company
“I had no idea what to expect and was slightly anxious – I needn’t have worried! Matthew was everything I could have hoped for in a coach, experienced, calm, un-phased, knowledgeable and huge fun. We have signed on for more.”
Director Global Sales
FTSE 100 Tech Company
“Matt came to Germany to coach the team on my recommendation. He was superb in London, but even better here. We all learned a lot and were able to consider areas that we had not thought about before. As usual, Matt was professional, sensitive to our requirements, full of energy and humour!”
Senior Partner
Law Firm
“It is very unusual to have someone standing at the white board who not only knows what he is talking about, but also is interesting, amusing and inspirational. Matt really made the course come to life.”