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In order for companies to layoff/ terminate employees the proper way, they have to be prepared. Consulting an expert can help a companies to be better prepared for the termination or layoff. Many companies feel that there is no need to get professional help with a termination, but in many cases that assistance can be beneficial to the company especially when carrying out a risky termination.An outplacement consultant can help the company managers to come up with plans for the layoff especially if it is a large layoff. Using outplacement consultants is a solution that will workto calm the situation for all parties that are involved, because the consultants are there to not only help the company with the lay off or termination, but also help those that are terminated with the transition and counsel the laid-off workers and later offer them resume-writing seminars and office space for job searches. That counseling session allows the terminated individuals to vent, and it decreases the chance of altercations in the workplace, theft, or self-harm. Employees usually take it personal, and using outplacement consultants can help the terminated to better understand why the company had to terminate their position. Instead of feeling bitter and wanting to retaliate, the terminated individual can leave the workplace with their head held high knowing that there is help available in finding new employment or even with coping with their loss.Large companies face looming challenges as the needs and shifts in their business change. Competition, costs, and people are some of the many factors companies face in today's marketplace. Companies have a large responsibility to ensure that their people leaders are trained and educated on how to handle the potential for termination. Employers need to invest in training of their people leaders from their frontline managers, human resource departments to their CEO's. All members of leadership within a company should be comfortable in handling the termination of an employee at any level.Companies can be successful in minimizing the impact to their business and their customers, both internal and external by investing in training and resources.