{"id":6228,"date":"2026-07-09T20:23:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T20:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/?p=6228"},"modified":"2026-07-09T20:33:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T20:33:18","slug":"from-offboarding-to-wellbeing-a-better-approach-to-outplacement-11111","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/from-offboarding-to-wellbeing-a-better-approach-to-outplacement-11111\/","title":{"rendered":"From Offboarding to Wellbeing: A Better Approach to Outplacement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Employer branding is usually associated with how a company treats the employees who stay \u2014 benefits, workplace atmosphere, flexibility and organisational culture. Less often do we talk about the fact that an employer\u2019s image is shaped just as strongly at the moment when an employee leaves the company. And it is the termination of employment \u2014 not onboarding or an annual performance review \u2014 that can become the most emotional and most memorable point in the entire employee\u2013employer relationship.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/from-offboarding-to-wellbeing-a-better-approach-to-outplacement-11111\/#Why_the_Way_a_Company_Handles_Layoffs_Affects_Its_Reputation\" >Why the Way a Company Handles Layoffs Affects Its Reputation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/from-offboarding-to-wellbeing-a-better-approach-to-outplacement-11111\/#Dismissal_as_a_Critical_Moment_%E2%80%94_for_the_Employee_and_for_the_Employer_Brand\" >Dismissal as a Critical Moment \u2014 for the Employee and for the Employer Brand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/from-offboarding-to-wellbeing-a-better-approach-to-outplacement-11111\/#Why_Comprehensive_Care_Is_Not_an_Add-On_but_a_Standard_of_Responsible_Outplacement\" >Why Comprehensive Care Is Not an Add-On, but a Standard of Responsible Outplacement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/from-offboarding-to-wellbeing-a-better-approach-to-outplacement-11111\/#We_Help_Restore_Balance_Relaxation_and_Mental_and_Physical_Comfort_During_a_Difficult_Period_of_Change\" >We Help Restore Balance, Relaxation and Mental and Physical Comfort During a Difficult Period of Change<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_Way_a_Company_Handles_Layoffs_Affects_Its_Reputation\"><\/span>Why the Way a Company Handles Layoffs Affects Its Reputation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to data from the Gallup Institute, employees who feel that their organisation genuinely cares about them are 59% less likely to look for a new job. This statistic refers to the engagement of people who remain with the company, but the same mechanism also works in the opposite direction. Employees who are being let go and who receive professional and empathetic support are less likely to leave negative reviews on LinkedIn or Glassdoor, more willing to maintain good relations with their former employer and \u2014 importantly from a recruitment perspective \u2014 may even return to the company in the future or recommend it to others.<\/p>\n<p>The World Health Organization (WHO), in its 2022 guidelines on mental health at work, clearly indicates that an employer\u2019s responsibility for employee wellbeing does not end on the last day of employment. Companies that understand this treat offboarding \u2014 including outplacement programmes \u2014 as a natural extension of their wellbeing policy, rather than merely an HR formality.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dismissal_as_a_Critical_Moment_%E2%80%94_for_the_Employee_and_for_the_Employer_Brand\"><\/span>Dismissal as a Critical Moment \u2014 for the Employee and for the Employer Brand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From the perspective of the person being dismissed, losing a job remains one of the strongest life stressors. It activates the stress response, raises cortisol levels and leads to specific, measurable effects: sleep problems, muscle tension, reduced immunity and low mood. From the employer\u2019s perspective, this difficult and emotional moment \u2014 observed by the entire team \u2014 is one of the strongest tests of whether declarations about \u201ccaring for people\u201d, written into company values, are truly reflected in practice.<\/p>\n<p>Standard outplacement, limited to help with writing a CV and preparing for job interviews, addresses only the professional layer of the problem. Meanwhile, wellbeing \u2014 understood in line with Gallup\u2019s model as a combination of physical, mental, social and financial wellbeing \u2014 requires something more: real support for both the body and the mind at a time when both are under significant strain.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Comprehensive_Care_Is_Not_an_Add-On_but_a_Standard_of_Responsible_Outplacement\"><\/span>Why Comprehensive Care Is Not an Add-On, but a Standard of Responsible Outplacement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Comprehensive care in health-oriented outplacement should not be treated as an additional benefit, but as a standard of responsible support for an employee leaving the organisation. Job loss triggers both psychological and physical reactions at the same time: anxiety, tension, a sense of losing control, sleep difficulties, neck and shoulder pain, and problems with breathing. That is why effective support should include both sessions with a psychotherapist, who can help organise emotions, work through negative beliefs and restore a sense of agency, and osteopathic work with the body, tension and regulation of the autonomic nervous system.<\/p>\n<p>For the employer, such a programme is a clear signal that outplacement is not merely a formal element of restructuring, but a genuine action supporting a person at one of the most demanding moments of their professional life.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_Help_Restore_Balance_Relaxation_and_Mental_and_Physical_Comfort_During_a_Difficult_Period_of_Change\"><\/span>We Help Restore Balance, Relaxation and Mental and Physical Comfort During a Difficult Period of Change<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Companies planning responsible outplacement programmes can include the health support available at the <a href=\"https:\/\/3xzdrowie.pl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3xZdrowie<\/a> centre at 15 Limanowskiego Street in Krak\u00f3w. Such assistance can become a practical element of the employee separation process \u2014 showing that the organisation cares not only about the formal side of dismissal, but also about the wellbeing of the person leaving the company.<\/p>\n<p>Companies interested in implementing a health-oriented outplacement programme for employees are welcome to contact the 3xZdrowie centre in Krak\u00f3w.<\/p>\n<p><strong>E-mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:outplacment@3xzdrowie.pl\">outplacment@3xzdrowie.pl<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>The content of this article is for informational purposes only and does not replace consultation with a doctor, psychotherapist or osteopath. In the case of severe anxiety or depressive symptoms, or thoughts of resignation, it is advisable to seek support from a mental health specialist.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Employer branding is usually associated with how a company treats the employees who stay \u2014 benefits, workplace atmosphere, flexibility and organisational culture. Less often do we talk about the fact that an employer\u2019s image is shaped just as strongly at the moment when an employee leaves the company. And it is the termination of employment [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5620,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"Employer branding does not end when an employee leaves the company.\r\n\r\nFor many people, dismissal is one of the most stressful moments in their professional life \u2014 affecting not only their career, but also their mental and physical wellbeing. That is why responsible outplacement should go beyond CV support and interview preparation.\r\n\r\nHealth-oriented outplacement can help employees regain balance, reduce stress and feel supported during a difficult transition. For employers, it is also a clear signal that company values are reflected in practice \u2014 even in the most challenging moments.\r\n\r\nAt 3xZdrowie in Krak\u00f3w, we support companies that want to include wellbeing care as part of responsible employee transition programmes.\r\n\r\n#EmployerBranding #Outplacement #HR #WellbeingAtWork #EmployeeExperience #MentalHealthAtWork #ResponsibleHR","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[5,21],"tags":[4734,2839,4649,2767,3652,70,3430,2813,2901],"class_list":["post-6228","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-business","tag-3xzdrowie","tag-content","tag-cv","tag-element","tag-employer-branding","tag-krakow","tag-linkedin","tag-sense","tag-wellbeing"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6228","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6228"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6228\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5620"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6228"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6228"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6228"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}