Derek has been at Watkins & Co for 22 years. He adapted to most things. But when AI arrived, Derek didn’t. The work he’s done for two decades can now be done in minutes by a tool that doesn’t take holidays or need a pension.
His role no longer exists. His redundancy is genuine and being handled properly. But Sarah hasn’t figured out what she owes Derek next.
He’s 54. No CV in two decades. Never needed LinkedIn. And he’s about to enter a job market transformed by the same technology that made him redundant.
Every member of your remaining team is watching how you handle this. And wondering if they’re next.
✅ 3 REASONS OUTPLACEMENT SUPPORT IS WORTH OFFERING
1. It protects your reputation — how you exit people defines your culture
2. It reduces risk — supported leavers rarely become bitter ones
3. It reassures your team — that change is handled with care, not just efficiency.
At People Vision HR we provide professional outplacement support — CV, LinkedIn, interview coaching and job search strategy. Helping Derek navigate a world that’s moved on without him.
Don’t let Derek’s last memory be the day nobody helped him.