Downsizing
What
is "Rapid Response" and how can it help?
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example of how Customized Training can help avert layoffs.
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When
a company has to lay off workers, both employer and employees
face a traumatic upheaval. The economic consequences may
be widespread. To lessen the impact, the U.S. Department
of Labor and your state and local officials have designed
a system to help workers find new jobs or get training for
new careers. It is called the America's Jobs Network Rapid
Response.
The
sooner workers start to manage the change the better the
outcome will be for them, and a better outcome works for
everyone:
- For
the employer, whose unemployment insurance costs may
be lower
- The
community, which maintains its tax base
- The
Family, which maintains its lifestyle
What
You Can Expect
- Confidentiality
concerning your business decisions.
- Better
worker morale and productivity during transition.
- Information
about alternatives that may help you avoid or reduce
the layoff.
- No
red tape for you.
- Coordination
with outplacement services that you may provide.
- On-site
assistance, in some cases.
Services
for Workers May Include
- Information
about all state and federal services available to help
them find new jobs.
- Professional
help with their job search.
- Financial
planning and stress management workshops.
- Information
about training opportunities.
- Use
of computers, telephones and fax machines for their
job search.
- Services
provided at no cost to you or them.
Call
Your America's Jobs Network Rapid Response Team Today
Change
is stressful. Losing valued employees is difficult. Let
America's Jobs Network Rapid Response help you maintain
a safe workplace, reduce stress among your workers, and
act on your concern for the community. For best results,
call your state Rapid Response team as the first step in
a layoff.
| "This
is without a doubt the best program of outplacement
that I have seen. I want to thank Rapid Response on
behalf of all the people at GCA." |
GCA,
Uit of General Signal
Gaspare M. Bellomo, Director of Human Resources |
| |
| "The
Rapid Response Team should be commended for their
knowledge and their ability to put their clients at
ease. We believe that having these traits enabled
them to earn the trust needed to work well with our
employees." |
Ocean
Spray
Michael D. Brown, Plant Manager |
| |
| "The
idea of providing services prior to the layoffs truly
allows employees time to prepare for the change in
their life. Your team's response time, presentation
and follow up were very well coordinated and appreciated
by all. Please extend our thank you to all those who
helped. You know I'll be calling you again if these
services are ever needed." |
|
U.S.
Department of Veteran Affairs
William A. Conte, Hospital Director
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RAPID
RESPONSE CUSTOMER SURVEY
The
Rapid Response Team is here to assist, identify resources,
and establish linkages to help make the transition to
a new career a smoother process.
The Alameda County Workforce Investment Board is committed
to provide you the most professional and best possible
services available.
To meet this goal it is very important that we get your
input and suggestions. To accomplish this we have included
a brief survey.
IF YOU HAVE USED OUR SERVICES please take a few minutes
to fill out the "RAPID RESPONSE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
SURVEY" (There are two different surveys, one for
the Employer
and one for the Employee).
Should you have any questions or would like to discuss
the services please email or call Roy Bertuccelli, the
Rapid Response Program Specialist, at 510 259-3833.
Thank you for taking the time to fill out our Customer
Satisfaction Survey. Your comments will help us with our
Continuous Improvement Program.
Sincerely,
Dorothy Chen
Director,
Alameda County Workforce Investment Board
