Laid Off? You May Already Have Career Support—But You Need to Act Quickly

After a layoff, everything feels uncertain. That’s normal.

Losing a job is one of the most disorienting moments in a career. And right now, it’s happening more often—and to more people—than ever before.

• 87% of HR leaders have completed or are planning layoffs in the next 12 months
• 78% say layoffs are now a regular part of business, not a one-time event 

This isn’t about individual performance. It’s about how work itself is changing.

At the same time, many professionals are asking bigger questions:

• Are my skills still relevant?
• What should I do next?
• Do I stay in my industry—or pivot?

You’re not alone in that uncertainty.

What most people don’t realize after a layoff

Your employer may have already paid for career transition support—but you may not know it exists.

Our research shows a significant awareness gap:

• 45% of HR leaders say they provide outplacement support
• Only 14% of employees are aware of it

That’s not a small oversight—that’s thousands of people missing support they already have access to.

Why this support gets missed

In most layoffs, communication is fast, fragmented, and overwhelming.

Support often gets:

• Buried in paperwork
• Mentioned once, then forgotten
• Positioned as optional or unclear

And many people assume:

• “It probably costs money”
• “It’s not really for me”

So, they move on—without using something designed to help them land faster.

Why timing matters more than you think

Access to career transition support is often time-bound.

That means:

• If you wait, you may lose access
• If you delay, you may miss structured support when you need it most
• And the difference is measurable.

“Career transitions are deeply personal moments. Our research shows that when candidates receive individualized support, they land their next role an average of 32 days faster” says Katrina Villarreal, COO, Career Transition & Mobility, Leadership Development, HR & Talent Advisory at LHH.

In a competitive market, a month matters.

You don’t have to figure this out alone

Career paths today are not linear—and they’re not meant to be.

• 78% of workers say they don’t know which skills will help them move forward
• Yet 56–58% of LHH candidates successfully pivot into new roles or industries

With the right support, people don’t just find jobs—they find better-fit opportunities.

Career transition support can include:

• 1:1 coaching from career experts
• Resume and LinkedIn optimization
• Job search strategy and market positioning
• Interview preparation
• Career pivoting support to explore new industries, functions, or paths
• AI-powered tools and on-demand resources

This isn’t generic advice. It’s structured support built for moments like this—with proven positive impacts for candidates.

“My coach’s guidance and feedback gave me greater clarity, confidence, and focus throughout my job search. I highly recommend the support and resources LHH provides—it truly makes a difference” says Parwana H., former employee of a global technology company.

Check your eligibility today

If you’ve recently been impacted by a layoff, take two minutes to check.

You may already have access to support that can accelerate your next step.

👉 Visit register.lhh.com to check your eligibility and get started.

 

Sources:

2026 LHH 2026 Redeployment and Outplacement Trends Report

2025 LHH The Reinvention Imperative: How AI is Reshaping Jobs, Individual Careers, and Talent Strategies