Outplacement
Outplacement is a professional career transition service designed to support employees leaving an organisation as a result of workforce reductions, restructuring or organisational change.
Outplacement is far more than simply managing an employee’s departure. It is a structured process that helps individuals prepare for their next career opportunity while adapting to current labour market conditions. This approach reduces risks and stress for both the employer and the employee.
At Antal Kazakhstan, we understand the importance of handling organisational change with professionalism and empathy. Effective communication and career support during workforce optimisation help protect your employer brand while maintaining trust and morale among the remaining employees.
We have enhanced the traditional outplacement model by placing greater emphasis on career coaching and practical job search strategies. During individual consultations, Antal Kazakhstan’s career consultants develop a personalised career transition plan based on each participant’s professional background, seniority and the realities of the labour market in Kazakhstan, including Almaty, Astana, Shymkent, Karaganda and other regions.
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Our Outplacement Process
01. Emotional & Career Transition Support
We help employees navigate uncertainty by providing practical guidance on maintaining resilience, identifying personal resources and planning their next career steps.
02. Labour Market Overview
Participants receive an up-to-date overview of the employment market, including industry trends, hiring activity and current demand for professionals, based on Antal Kazakhstan’s market research.
03. Personalised Job Search Strategy
We develop an individual job search strategy tailored to each participant’s professional specialisation, seniority and target industries across Kazakhstan and the CIS region.
04. Employer Engagement Strategy
We explain how to engage effectively with prospective employers in a changing labour market and recommend the most effective job search channels and networking approaches for each industry.
05. Personal Branding & Interview Preparation
We help participants define their professional value proposition based on current employer expectations. Our consultants review previous interview experience, identify areas for improvement and provide practical coaching.
We also assist with:
- CV optimisation;
- Cover letter preparation;
- LinkedIn profile development and optimisation.
06. Offer Negotiation Support
We prepare participants for salary negotiations and employment discussions. Where appropriate, we may also introduce candidates to potential employers and actively recommend them for suitable vacancies.
07. Ongoing Career Support
Participants receive practical career guides, templates and supporting materials together with advice on how to use them effectively. Career transition support is provided for a minimum of two months.
Why Choose Antal Kazakhstan?
Extensive Career Coaching Expertise
More than 15 years of experience delivering individual and group career coaching programmes as part of outplacement projects.
Tailored Solutions
Every programme is customised according to your organisation’s objectives, participant numbers and industry requirements, with practical examples relevant to the Kazakhstan labour market.
Employment Support
Before the programme begins, we engage our corporate clients to explore suitable employment opportunities for participants, helping accelerate successful career transitions.
Proven Corporate Experience
We have successfully delivered individual and group outplacement programmes for organisations across:
- Industrial;
- Logistics;
- FMCG;
- Retail.
Benefits of Outplacement
Cost Efficiency
Professional outplacement facilitates constructive dialogue during workforce reductions and may help optimise costs associated with employee departures.
Employee Engagement & Employer Trust
Supporting employees through career transitions helps preserve positive relationships with departing colleagues while reassuring remaining employees that the organisation acts responsibly during periods of change.
Strong Employer Brand
Well-managed workforce restructuring strengthens your reputation as a responsible employer that values its people. It also contributes to positive feedback from former employees and enhances long-term employer branding.
Pricing
Drawing on more than 30 years of labour market expertise, Antal Kazakhstan supports organisations and employees through periods of organisational change.
Whether your company is currently implementing workforce optimisation or planning future restructuring, we will design a tailored outplacement programme that meets your specific requirements.
Every commercial proposal is prepared individually, taking into account your objectives, project format and participant numbers. We provide outplacement services in Almaty, Astana and throughout Kazakhstan, including Shymkent, Karaganda and other regions.
Case study:
Due to restructuring, one of the oldest team members was laid off. He devoted 10 years to the company and was outraged by such decision of the management. The impending job search was most stressful for him.
The company went to Antal. Our consultant prepared a new CV representing the applicant’s age as an advantage, helped to create an attractive LinkedIn profile, recommended to delete ambiguous posts in Facebook, and trained him for complicated interview questions, in particular concerning the reasons for leaving the previous employment. The employee found a new job and maintained friendly relationship with the company.