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 DECEMBER'S FEATURED STAFF MEMBER 

 Linda Tefend
  Career Coach 

Linda is a skilled, dynamic, and approachable facilitator/trainer in career management and communication issues who has been working with people in transition for more than 18 years. She is one of OI Partners Promark Company's most sought after speakers -- able to readily engage an audience, sustain enthusiasm, and inspire healthy changes in attitude and perspective. Linda is known for transforming intimidating topics into embraceable concepts. She regularly delivers outplacement and spouse assistance programs to Fortune 1000 companies. Linda has written and presented workshops such as "The Art of Interviewing," "Tapping the Unadvertised Job Market," and "Understanding Your Personality." Linda also has extensive expertise in the area of co-relocation having initiated and facilitated focus groups for relocated partners, generating both support and solutions for their unique concerns. She authored two self-help guides which address and validate the specific needs of the relocating partner and family.  She spearheads all the co-relocation initiatives at OI Partners Promark Company.

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Dignity and respect are very important needs that employees crave.  The goal of outplacement and the companies that provide these services is to foster dignity and respect for the individuals who have worked for them.  It is very tramatic for people to leave a job because of changes in fit or economic conditions.  The outplacement consultant is there to assist the individual retain their dignity and to respect them as a person who has skills and potential for the future.  Because of this affirmation, folks gain confidence and the energy to conduct a job search more quickly.  OI Partners, Inc. consultants have a passion for assisting and coaching people through the process to a successful conclusion and a new psoition.  We are committed to taking care of your people.

Below you will find a number of articles that provide more information about the value of outplacement services.

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The Ethics of Outplacement

The outplacement industry should review the work we have done through this economic crisis and determine if we have consistently stayed true to our values. The following 7 core values should guide and direct the way all outplacement firms manage client services.

The Value of Outplacement Services

Why should an employer consider offering outplacement services, particularly when many times the reason for releasing employees is cost reduction? Here is a look at 4 ways outplacement services provide valuable.

Long Haul: A Look at Long-Term Executive Outplacement

With executive transitions approaching 12 months or longer, organizations are electing to invest in sizable, executive, career-transition programs that provide long-term connectivity. Today's dynamic, executive transition plan often includes the following 4 contemporary practices.

Personalized Services are Key to Executive Outplacement Today

Displaced employees want and need someone to talk to within the first 24 hours after being released. We examine key aspects of personalization in outplacement services that are critical for today's environment.

Are You Prepared for Change?

As if 2009 wasn't full of enough changes, this New Year could continue to provide more. What has your company done to shore up its foundation? Here are 5 points decision makers consider necessary to prepare during times of business transition.