outplacement

noun

out·​place·​ment ˌau̇t-ˈplās-mənt How to pronounce outplacement (audio)
ˈau̇t-ˌplās-
: the process of easing unwanted or unneeded executives out of a company by providing company-paid assistance in finding them new jobs

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The bank said workers will be eligible for severance pay and will receive assistance finding other positions within the company or through outplacement services. — Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 24 June 2026 The outplacement firm said employers announced 60,260 reductions on the month, representing a 25% increase over February but down 78% from the same month a year ago. — Sean Conlon,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026 From January to March, tech companies announced 52,050 layoffs, up 40% from the same period last year, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026 Artificial intelligence has been cited as justification for nearly 50,000 job cuts through April this year, according to research by outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for outplacement

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First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of outplacement was in 1948

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