Coping and Moving Forward After Layoff at Your Organisation

Master Resilience & Career Growth Post-Layoff: Financial Planning, Emotional Coping, Job Search Strategies

Created by: Peter Alkema
Business | Technology | Self Development

Created by: Louistas Nyuyse
Helping You Improve Your Mindset: Speaker, Coach, & Trainer

What Will I Learn?

• Define the emotional responses to layoffs, demonstrating an understanding of their impact on employee well-being.
• Analyze real-life case studies to identify effective coping strategies for dealing with layoffs.
• Apply effective communication techniques to manage expectations and emotions after a layoff.
• Create a professional network maintenance plan to support career advancement post-layoff.
• Reflect on personal skills and experiences to conduct a thorough career assessment after a layoff.
• Utilize networking strategies to uncover job opportunities in a chosen field after a layoff.
• Develop resilience skills to overcome setbacks and challenges encountered during career transitions.
• Implement mindfulness and stress management techniques to enhance personal well-being during transitions.
• Prepare a detailed budget that accounts for financial implications of a layoff and identifies income replacement strategies.
• Practice positive self-talk techniques to boost self-confidence and self-esteem after experiencing a layoff.
• Set specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) career goals to guide post-layoff career progression.
• Employ time management and prioritization skills to efficiently navigate job search and career development activities post-layoff.
• Cultivate a positive attitude and mindset to effectively handle the emotional and mental challenges of a layoff.
• Identify and enroll in professional development opportunities relevant to future career goals post-layoff.
• Design a comprehensive job search action plan that includes updated resumes, cover letters, and interview preparation techniques.
• Execute effective networking strategies to build professional relationships and uncover career opportunities in a chosen industry.
• Evaluate entrepreneurship as a viable post-layoff career option by identifying personal strengths and market opportunities.
• Establish work-life balance routines that support well-being and productivity during the career transition phase.
• Negotiate job offers and benefits confidently, using proven techniques to secure favorable employment terms post-layoff.

Requirements

• There are no requirements or pre-requisites for this course, but the items listed below are a guide to useful background knowledge which will increase the value and benefits of this course.
• Basic understanding of job search tools and platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed).
• Familiarity with personal financial planning concepts.
• Experience with any form of mindfulness or stress management techniques.

Target audience

• Individuals recently laid off seeking strategies for emotional resilience and career transition.
• HR professionals looking to provide support resources for employees facing layoffs.
• Career coaches designing programs to assist clients in navigating the aftermath of layoffs.
• Unemployed individuals seeking to develop new skills, build their personal brand, and explore entrepreneurial opportunities post-layoff.
• Professionals in unstable industries seeking advice on financial planning, job security, and career adaptability.
• Recent graduates entering the job market during times of high unemployment and layoffs, looking for strategies to build resilience and secure employment.