CMS Program Insights and Information

It’s awful to feel that we have failed at something. Ugh. Even the idea that we may have failed at something is an uncomfortable thought. Likewise, the perceived idea that we have failed when we lose a job, even if it’s through no fault of our own, will generally result in initial feelings of disbel...

The approach of the holiday season always gives us an opportunity to pause and reflect on the year past.

In that spirit, I extend our heartfelt appreciation to all of our clients who have continued to offer CMS's services to their staff.

We truly value the long term relationships we have build and...

When a team member is made redundant, they are sure to respond with waves of emotions, and a variety of thoughts about their initial and future next steps.  Generally, they will first need time to focus in on what is important to them, their families and for their careers going forward.

As our Prog...

Personalizing outplacement programs is the only way to make them matter.  Why spend valuable budget on cookie-cutter programs that don’t truly help someone through a life-changing moment? Learning that one has lost their job is bound to prompt a series of emotions from shock to fear, despair to sham...

It is important to us at CMS that our outplacement program candidates have a well-rounded experience while working with us. Encouraging the organization of their job search, the use of personal exercises as well as a program feedback questionnaire is part of how we accomplish this.

For Lori, the ov...

As part of helping their candidates look for a new job, CMS Program Coaches also encourage their outplacement program clients to explore current job market trends, and outlooks as they relate to their particular industry, position, and career stage so that they can anticipate outcomes and potential ...

As you may be aware, this year I published a book based on the experience I have developed over the last 30 years in the outplacement business, and the proprietary program CMS uses to support to our job seekers.

The original goal of publishing the book was to bring practical support through a step-...