Reorganisations, mergers and take-overs are now common place and will remain a fact of life as we move into the new millennium.

Major changes within Organisations can prove to be very difficult times for all employees, from Senior Executives to the newest recruit. If not handled correctly, the impact can disrupt the Organisation's operation, leading to the loss of income and business.

Additionally, normal retirement proves a major transition in everyone's life, with important financial, personal, occupational and practical implications.

Experience shows that Companies and organisations are not always skilled or equipped to provide the necessary support.

HARRISON CONSULTING GROUP offers a range of proven high quality services tailored to meet your needs:-

• Outplacement Services: Most Organisations now recognise that they have a moral responsibility to support displaced staff. HARRISON CONSULTING GROUP offer specialist assistance and guidance to deal with the next stage of their lives.
• "Bad news delivery": Managers usually have not received training in communicating "bad news", with the consequences of making matters worse. HARRISON CONSULTING GROUP are able to provide training and support for managers required to deliver such communication.
• Counselling: Personal problems affect employees at all levels and potentially affect work performance. HARRISON CONSULTING GROUP's confidential counselling service provides the framework to allow employees to deal with these promptly and effectively.
• Retirement planning: A growing number of organisations are helping their employees and partners with the issues of moving from work to retirement. HARRISON CONSULTING GROUP designs and delivers programmes which suit the requirements of the customer and taking into account that an increasing number of employees are retiring early.

HARRISON CONSULTING GROUP offer a professional and confidential service. The directors and staff of HARRISON CONSULTING GROUP have extensive experience and professional qualifications in a range of disciplines. Where appropriate this is supported by carefully selected and professional associates.

You are offered flexibility in the services provided. All programmes are designed to fit your needs and of the individual.

Relationships are built between the consultant and the participant. This is completely confidential.

We shall appoint, to work with you, one of our senior managers ensuring that our high standards of customer service are maintained.

Programmes and fees are designed to provide excellent value to both the organisation and the participating individual.

HARRISON CONSULTING GROUP are proud of their high service standards and track record.

HARRISON CONSULTING GROUP provide a flexible range of services to support Organisations and their displaced employees.

Our consultants have an extensive range of business and managerial experience, with an excellent record of success in helping individuals find their new niche in life.

Programmes are created to suit the specific requirements of organisations, individuals and budgetary constraints.

• A senior executive/ manager programme, providing individual, tailored sessions with a qualified consultant. Typically, this would include:
• structured meetings covering career development and future career objectives
• in-depth reviews of professional and personal needs, goals and preferences
• psychometric tests
• preparation of a professional CV
• job-search techniques, including networking, speculative approach, executive head-hunters and application forms
• training in presentation and interviewing skills
• provision of support services, including secretarial/word processing
• regular review meetings to monitor progress, activity level and future marketing programmes as appropriate
• Intensive short programmes for groups needing job search techniques.
• Group Outplacement programmes, including workshops on job search and interview skills, one to one sessions and confidence building.
• Psychometric testing.
• Support to minimise the stress of termination of employment.

• The reputation of an organisation is enhanced where it is known redundant staff are treated well
• Well treated redundant staff become ambassadors for the organisation
• Morale of employees, who remain with the organisation will be higher when they see that redundant staff receive help and support
• Using specialist external consultants frees valuable time of HR specialists
• Specialist consultants also frees time and costs of internal management and allows the organisation to focus upon implementing new strategy and structures.
• Managers receiving training and support in handling severance interviews build their own confidence and skills

• A well-tailored outplacement programme can provide new career opportunities
• Displaced employees are able to assess their full range of skills, greater confidence and opportunities to explore new directions
• Individuals have time to reassess their life goals, receiving support in taking whatever paths they choose

Employees are your greatest, and costliest resource. Their effectiveness and well being can be seriously disrupted when distracted by personal problems.

Counselling can uncover patterns, causes and symptoms attached to a problem. Through the counselling process, new options and choices will be discovered, not only restoring effectiveness but increasing productivity and finding right solutions to move forward.

• Face to face and telephone counselling, for both work related and personal problems
• Loss, bereavement and grief counselling
• Stress management and lifestyle clinics
• Relationship counselling for couples and families

• Reduced work absence
• Managers can be trained to provide additional understanding and support for distressed staff
• Employees will see the service as a reassuring benefit maintaining morale and less work disruption
• Identifies the Organisation as a caring and responsible employer

• A confidential support service in a safe environment
• An opportunity to talk to a qualified independent counsellor
• A non judgmental attitude and complete respect from the counsellor
• A choice of face to face or telephone counselling throughout the UK
• Employees' families can be included as an additional employee benefit
• Specialist support services can be found for those requiring additional help

For many managers, it is a traumatic experience when faced with the prospect of delivering unwelcome news e.g. redundancy announcements. However, if handled confidently and well it will bring positive benefits to both the Organisation and the individual.

• Training and coaching in the specific delivery of "unwelcome news"
• Training for Managers at all levels in the management of the redundancy situation
• Ongoing support to managers throughout the redundancy process

• The correct management of the communication process will alleviate problems occurring from rumour and poor communication and will optimise the situation for all concerned.
• Concise and positive communication will mean no misunderstandings and less disruption to the ongoing business
• Regular and informed communication will ensure that here is no room for criticism of the Organisation
• Confident delivery of the message and the redundancy process will safeguard there is a minimum impact on staff

• A clear message will ensure that there is no misunderstanding and unnecessary anxiety
• When handled confidently and caringly it will help not to make a difficult situation worse
• The Organisation will continue to bee seen as a responsible employer
• Employees will feel that the situation has been handled in an adult, sensitive and caring manner
• Regular and informed communication will give confidence to the individual and help them begin to manage their own situation

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