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Employers find outplacement services outdated

Employers report wanting an outplacement service that combines online and social technology, according to a recent survey by DirectEmployers Association and CareerBeam.

By Amanda McGrory-Dixon | Updated on April 23, 2013

Although many employers are in need of outplacement services, they are not happy with some of the options offered today. Rather, employers report wanting an outplacement service that combines online and social technology, according to a recent survey by DirectEmployers Association and CareerBeam.

Fifty-eight percent of respondents say they consider their current outplacement services outdated, expensive and lacking the proper tools. Outplacement services are most often offered as a means to help transitioning employees find new positions.

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