As HR professionals, we often find ourselves balancing the needs of both our organization and our workforce - particularly when big changes lie ahead. With headlines continuing to report on layoffs, new hiring surges, and evolving technologies like AI, it can feel like there’s a new challenge at every turn.

That’s why we’re excited to share our brand-new resource: The 2025 State of Outplacement Services Report.

This comprehensive guide takes a detailed look back at the employment landscape of 2024 - covering key industry layoffs, severance trends, mental health considerations, and the rise of AI in recruitment and outplacement.

Then it looks ahead to 2025, offering practical advice on how HR departments can proactively support their workforce, adapt to new technologies, and shape compassionate yet strategic downsizing policies (if and when the need arises).

Our hope is that through the insights, data, and best practices included in this annual report, you’ll be better prepared to navigate the upcoming year with clarity, confidence, and empathy.

Layoffs are never easy, but for hourly and frontline workers, they can be particularly challenging. Unlike corporate employees who often have professional networks, LinkedIn profiles, and established job search skills, many hourly workers are left to navigate the uncertainty of unemployment on their own.

The question is: Does outplacement actually work for hourly employees? And if so, what approaches are the most effective?

At ShiftAgain, we’ve examined these questions in our latest whitepaper, "The Effectiveness of Outplacement for Hourly and Frontline Workers"—a must-read report for HR professionals and business leaders navigating workforce transitions. Whether you’re handling layoffs, planning severance benefits, or simply looking to enhance your employer brand, this report is packed with valuable insights.

Explore the different types of outplacement services, from hourly and entry-level support to military transitions, and learn how they create smoother workforce changes.

Learn how outplacement services for warehouse jobs support transitioning employees, protect your brand, and help your business adapt to workforce changes effectively.

Learn how outplacement services for retail jobs support departing employees, protect your brand, and help your business navigate workforce changes effectively.

Discover how outplacement services for manufacturing jobs support departing employees, protect your brand, and help your business navigate workforce changes effectively.

Understand outplacement costs, pricing factors, and budget-friendly options - including subscription-based models - to choose the right solution for your organization's needs.

Learn how to present the ROI of outplacement to leadership with key data and insights, showing how ShiftAgain supports employees while benefiting your organization.