5 Reasons Why Offboarding is a Strategic Imperative5 Reasons Why Offboarding is a Strategic Imperative

Offboarding is the strategic process for transitioning employees out of an organization, and according to a recent Aberdeen report, only 29 percent of organizations have a formal program in place.

Click ahead to see why offboarding is a strategic imperative, and why you should devote as many resources to it as you do onboarding.

Reason #1:Your Brand

Strong employer branding is more important than ever, and your online presence must portray you as a successful, socially responsible organization that’s a great place to work.

For good or ill, some of the loudest voices trumpeting your brand on sites like LinkedIn and Glassdoor are alumni.

Treat them well when they are departing and they will serve as your best ambassadors.

Reason #2: Your BoomerangsIt’s far from unusual for ex-employees to be re-hired once they realize what they miss about your company! Due to their comprehensive knowledge of the organization and experience in the industry, upon return they are often your strongest employees. Effective offboarding ensures that you end on good terms and leave the door open for a continuation of the employment relationship in the future.

Reason #3: Your Partners

Considering that most people are now changing jobs every 3-5 years, chances are your departing employee will end up as your freelancer, partner, or client at some point.

Most industries are smaller than you think, so it’s in your best interest to offboard in a way that generates goodwill. Paying it forward with voluntary, involuntary, and retirement separations now is bound to yield dividends later.

Former employees are a powerful recruitment source. Their networks include candidates with similar skills and expertise, and their praise of your employment experience from start to finish is likely to persuade friends to head in your direction. Alternatively, horror stories of employees who were, for example, unceremoniously walked out of the building without notice, spread like a conflagration and may keep talented individuals from applying.

Reason #4: Your Referrals

Rationale #5: Your Improvement

Exit interviews, whether in person or online, anonymous or not, can help you accurately assess what’s broken in your organization and especially with your talent management practices.

Systematic offboarding ensures that these interviews are conducted in a professional, diplomatic manner that solicits candid and concrete feedback from departing employees.

Just make sure you listen to what you hear!

Thank you!Thank you!

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