Outplacement Services
Empower Your People and Limit Your Losses
Even in Times of Transition and Tough Decisions
With Ascendant Outplacement & Career Transition Services, helping people and protecting your profits go hand in hand.
Companies We’ve Helped
New Era Cap
Rich Products
M&T Bank
Moog, Inc.
Why Use Outplacement Services?
Change is part of every organization’s story. How you handle tough transitions is the true measure of what you value most.
Our personalized, high-touch process helps companies that care handle change with compassion and professionalism – ensuring departing employees are cared for, confident, and ready for what’s next – and helping that next opportunity arise even faster, which is great for you and them.
Handled the right way, workforce change can strengthen culture, preserve reputation, & minimize disruption.
Lower Your Unemployment Costs.
In most states, workers are eligible for up to 26 weeks of unemployment benefits, averaging $6,650, according to the U.S. DOL as of 2025. Our Outplacement Services graduates typically find new jobs sooner, reducing their claims.
Protect Your Present Productivity.
It’s no secret: caring for your outgoing employees at all points of the employee separation process helps maintain morale for remaining team members. This, in turn, reduces further turnover, absenteeism, and disengagement.
Reduce the Likelihood of Lawsuits.
A single wrongful termination claim can cost far more than providing outplacement services. Our process helps employers communicate clearly, document properly, and manage terminations with fairness and consistency.
Bolster Your Employer Brand.
In today’s connected world, reputation travels fast – especially in tight-knit regions and competitive markets. By offering outplacement services, you demonstrate integrity and care, strengthening your standing as an employer of choice.
Lead Your Workforce Reduction With Care & Confidence
Turning Departures Into Success Stories
With the right support, their next role could be their best yet.
Hard decisions have to be made on a daily basis, and sometimes that means having to let people go. But it doesn’t mean they have to be “cut loose”. Our Outplacement Services help make sure that your people not only get another job, but they actually land in a better position.
Before headcount reduction begins, we coach our clients on a successful employee separation process, including proper notification planning, offering managers training for their role in the notification process, and offering direct notification support to fill in any gaps.
Once candidates begin their transition, our certified consultants become trusted advisors offering one-on-one coaching and counseling to guide each Outplacement Services participant through the Career Transition process.
A People-First, Focused Approach
Our people-first philosophy is at the heart of everything we do and what has set us apart. This approach provides emotional and psychological support during a stressful and difficult time. This is what makes our candidate experience feel personalized, not transactional.
Career Support That Gets Results
We guide participants toward opportunities that align with their strengths, values, and goals. With access to our career portal and AI-powered tools, they’ll work smarter, not harder, and make the most of every step while speeding up the process toward new employment.
Local Expertise and Global Resources
We’re rooted in the Western New York community and understand the local job landscape intimately. As a Career Partners International firm, we also offer global reach and consistency – something many other outplacement service firms can’t match on a personal level.
Guidance & Support That’s Individualized
Every participant receives individualized support and personalized coaching from real, experienced professionals. From resume building and interview coaching to networking strategy and offer negotiation, they’ll have a dedicated expert every step of the way.