What Did the People & Purpose Community Talk About This Week?

What did the People & Purpose Community Talk About This Week?

A weekly roundup of insights, discussions, and stories from the People & Purpose community—keeping you connected and inspired.

What's Actually Included in Outplacement Services (And What to Ask Before You Sign)

If your organisation is heading into a restructure or redundancy, you have probably come across the word "outplacement." It gets used a lot, but it is rarely explained clearly. So before you compare providers or sign anything, here is a straight answer to what outplacement actually involves, a...

Jun 19, 2026

We've been nominated, and we'd love your help.

Some exciting news to share. People & Purpose has been nominated in the 2026 HRD Readers Choice Awards. It is a meaningful recognition, and the result is decided by the people who matter most: the HR and people leaders we have had the privilege of working with over the past year. That is where...

Jun 15, 2026

What Your People Go Through Right After Redundancy

You can run a redundancy process by the book and still get the most important part wrong. The consultation is handled. The entitlements are correct. The conversation is done. On paper, it is finished. But for the person on the other side of that table, it is only just beginning. What happens in ...

Jun 12, 2026

The Legal vs the Human Side of Redundancy

When a redundancy is on the table, most organisations move quickly to one question. Are we compliant? It's the right place to start. Getting the process, consultation, and entitlements right is non-negotiable, and the consequences of getting it wrong are real. But here's what we see from both ...

Jun 05, 2026

The Hidden Cost of Poorly Handled Redundancies: What It Does to Your Employer Brand

Most leaders know redundancies are hard. What fewer realise is how much a poorly handled process continues to cost the business long after the announcement is made. We see it from both sides of the table. As recruiters, we hear how exiting employees talk about their former employer. As advisors ...

May 29, 2026

The Questions Every HR Leader Should Ask Before Choosing an Outplacement Partner

Outplacement is one of the strangest categories in HR procurement. Most of the time, the decision happens quickly. A restructure is announced. A budget is approved. A vendor is selected. Often based on price, sometimes on a name HR has used before, occasionally on whatever proposal lands first. ...

May 22, 2026

Roles on our desk right now

A quick note from our team. We're currently working on a number of excellent opportunities across a range of industries and seniority levels. All of them are exclusive to us. None of them are publicly listed. And all of them are with businesses we're proud to be partnering with. If you've been q...

May 19, 2026

Why Most Outplacement Programs Fail the People They're Meant to Support

For a long time, outplacement has been treated as an HR safety net. A line item in a restructure budget. A program offered to soften the impact of a redundancy. The intention has always been good. The outcomes, less so. Most HR leaders we talk to will admit, quietly, that the outplacement progra...

May 15, 2026

The Job Search Has Changed. Here's What You Need to Know.

If submitting online applications is still your main job search strategy, it is time to rethink. AI tools now let candidates mass apply to hundreds of roles a day with auto-generated resumes. Employers who once received hundreds of applications per role are now receiving thousands. According t...

by People & Purpose Team — Mar 13, 2026

Is your LinkedIn profile holding you back

Most professionals assume recruiters read LinkedIn profiles. In reality, recruiters search them. When a recruiter is hiring, they are not scrolling through thousands of profiles hoping to find the right person. They are using LinkedIn’s search tools to filter candidates by specific keywords, j...

by People & Purpose Team — Mar 05, 2026

Are you a ghost profile in your job search?

You’re highly qualified. So why is your LinkedIn inbox still quiet? Here’s what most professionals do not realise. It is not about being good at what you do.It is about being searchable. Recruiters do not sit there reading profiles one by one, hoping to discover talent. They search. They open ...

by People & Purpose Team — Feb 26, 2026

How to explain a career gap with confidence

A career gap can feel bigger in your head than it actually is. Many capable professionals worry that a few months, or even a year, away from work will automatically count against them. The truth is, most hiring managers are not looking for a “perfect timeline.” They are looking for clarity, ho...

by People & Purpose Team — Feb 20, 2026

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