Outplacement

Solutions

Dublin I Cork I Galway I Sligo I Athlone

WHAT IS OUTPLACEMENT Collins McNicholas’ bespoke Outplacement Solution is specifically tailored to

offer companies support should they be faced with a redundancy situation.

More and more organisations are offering outplacement support because of the growing recognition that it provides tangible benefits to both the employ-ees and to the company. Collins McNicholas is in the unique position of being able to offer a combina-tion of outplacement and recruitment services to departing employees. We provide a practical and results oriented approach during this difficult transition

period. Collins McNicholas has a network of offices throughout Ireland, which gives us visibility to actual and impending job opportunities at a national and at a local level.

OUR OUTPLACEMENT SOLUTIONS

Collins McNicholas provide a first class professional outplacement

service to the business community by offering customised

Individual Programmes, Group Programmes or Executive

Programmes, depending on your organisation’s needs. These can

be run on your site, at an external location or within our

facilities. We adapt programmes to meet requirements at all

levels from director and executive level to support and

operational staff, without compromising quality. Collins

McNicholas employs talented, creative and highly proficient

industry professionals, many of whom are CIPD qualified and

certified in psychometric assessment as awarded by the British

Psychological Society.

Career

Management

Change

Management

Preparation of

Credentials

Job Campaign

Management

Alternative

Options

Job Offer &

Negotiation

Self Marketing

& Networking

Job Search

Techniques

WHY US? Our position in the Marketplace

Collins McNicholas is uniquely placed to deliver practical, useful advice to individuals and groups. We work in

partnership with our national recruitment division which means we are in a position to provide up to date information on local and national vacancies and relevant industry contacts. Our people

Collins McNicholas employs talented, creative and highly proficient industry professionals most of whom are CIPD

qualified and certified in Occupational Testing awarded by the British Psychological Society.

Our Confidentiality & Ethics

This is the cornerstone of our organisation and one of the main reasons for our success since our foundation in 1990. We treat all companies and individuals’ information in the strictest confidence. Our Process

We work closely with companies and individuals to ensure that our process is sensitive and respectful of our candidate’s needs. We believe that the relationship with our recruitment division ensures that our process is the most comprehensive available on the market.

EXECUTIVE PROGRAMMES

Our executive programme is suitable for senior management and is individually

tailored to meet the specific needs of each company and each executive. This

programme follows a similar format as outlined in the group programme but

involves a greater number of contact hours in addition to research and more

extensive support services. Our flexible, customised approach enables us to

provide personal coaching and mentoring, strategic networking and a variety of

support services to facilitate the executives transition to a new position or

entrepreneurial venture.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS 1. Video Feedback

Interview Feedback

Presentation Skills

2. Psychometric Assessments

Ability/Aptitude Testing

Personality Profiling

3. New Business Programme

Business planning for

Entrepreneurs

Finance and Taxation

4. Financial Planning Programme

Pensions

Retirement Planning

5. Early Retirement Programme

Money - Budgeting -

Pension Issues, Investments, Lump Sums and Savings

Taxation

Social Welfare Entitlements

GROUP OUTPLACEMENT PROGRAMME

Our group programmes are delivered in an intensive two day format. The group

programme focuses on the practical support needed for those entering the job

market and covers the following topics:

Career Assessment

CV preparation

Interview Skills

Job Search Techniques

Development of a self marketing plan

The Group programme also provides for a one to one consultation with all

participants and also provides individual support for six months to the candidate.

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMMES

Our individual programme is similar in content to our group programme but is

individually tailored and provided over a pre-agreed number of one-to-one

consultations followed by ongoing support for six months. This program enables

individuals to deal with their concerns and helps them to create a positive mindset.

We also provide an option of psychometric assessment which can help identify

‘best-fit’ roles to establish personal preferences and life goals. This programme is

particularly effective at developing self confidence and self esteem by shifting atti-

tudes, perceptions and behaviours.

OUR PROGRAMMES

BENEFITS TO EMPLOYER

Reduces some of the negative

feelings associated with

redundancies.

Provides employees with

excellent job search tools and

techniques giving them

c o n f i d e n ce t o mar ke t

themselves.

Creates a positive PR image

that promotes a caring

company and diminishes

negative word of mouth.

Minimises the risk of legal

action through professional

counselling directed toward

future career success.

R e a s s u r e s r e m a i n i n g

employees who may feel

threatened, maintaining pro-

ductivity and boosting morale.

BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEE

Helps restore self-confidence and

morale

Provides individual consultation with

a qualified consultant who will offer

timely advice and assistance during

and after the event.

Offers in-depth assessment to assist

individuals in determining an

appropriate and desirable career

path, and in identifying transferable

skills and competencies.

Gives practical advice on job search

and strategies (CV, Cover Letters,

Marketing/ Networking, Interviewing,

Salary negotiation).

Provides comprehensive printed

materials to support each section of

the programme allowing employees

to refer to each stage of the process

in detail.

Dublin 25/26 Windsor Place, Dublin 2. T: (01) 6620088 E:dublin@collinsmcnicholas.ie Cork SIAC House, Ballycurreen Cross, Airport Road, Cork. T: (021) 4809118 E: cork@collinsmcnicholas.ie

Galway (Head Office) Unit 27, Briarhill Business Park, Galway. T: (091) 706706 E: galway@collinsmcnicholas.ie Sligo Millbrook House, Kennedy Parade, Sligo. T:(071) 9142411 E:sligo@collinsmcnicholas.ie

Athlone Unit 9A Inish Carraig Business Centre, Athlone. T: (090) 6478104 E: athlone@collinsmcnicholas.ie

CONTACT US

Colman Collins Managing Director Tel: (091) 706706

colman.collins@collinsmcnicholas.ie Niall Murray General Manager Tel: (071) 9142411 / (087) 286 0239 niall.murray@collinsmcnicholas.ie

Sean Gannon Regional Manager Dublin/Athlone Tel: (01) 6620088 / 090 6478104 sean.gannon@collinsmcnicholas.ie

Michelle Murphy Regional Manager Galway Tel: (091) 706706

michelle.murphy@collinsmcnicholas.ie Sheila Hurley Regional Manager Cork Tel: (021) 4809118 sheila.hurley@collinsmcnicholas.ie

Antoinette O’Flaherty Regional Manager Sligo Tel: (071) 9142411 Antoinette.oflaherty@collinsmcnicholas.ie

TESTIMONIALS

“There is no question in my mind that the preparation I received from your Outplacement Programme

led to my successful job offer. Through your assistance, I attended several interviews and entered each

one feeling thoroughly prepared and confident. You played a significant role in my new transition.”

Senior Executive - Executive Outplacement Programme

“The information provided was very professional and informative; and I found the interview preparation

particularly useful. The tutor was very flexible and arranged the course times and information in

accordance with the groups needs. I would definitely recommend this course to my colleagues.”

Engineer - Group Outplacement Programme

“I just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you so much for an excellent outplacement programme,

professionally delivered by a great team. As HR Manager for the site, I have received nothing but

positive feedback from the 160 participants, who said that their confidence in finding alternative

employment was greatly boosted by their attendance and subsequent follow up one to one meetings. I

personally was particularly impressed that you managed to pitch the programme just right, which must

have been difficult given the wide demographic of the attendees. You showed great empathy and your

common sense approach coupled with your broad knowledge of the local job market was very

reassuring. I wish you continued success and would have no hesitation whatsoever in using your

outplacement service again should the opportunity arise.”

Helen Harrington, HR Manager, Tiscali

“As we were shutting a factory that had been operational for over 20 years we wanted to help our mainly

manual operator based workforce in finding new opportunities. We needed someone who could speak to

and relate to all levels during the outplacement programme and we found the ideal combination at

Collins McNicholas. While many employees were sceptical about attending - all found the sessions very

useful and helpful, especially our operators. It was a very worthwhile and competitively priced

outplacement programme and still continues with Collins McNicholas assisting them in finding

employment.”

Anthony Murphy, General Manager, Skretting Ireland