Losing your job can be one of the most emotionally disruptive events in your life. For many people, work is closely tied to identity and self-worth. When a job ends, the challenge isn’t just finding new employment, it’s managing the emotional fallout that comes with the loss.
Recent findings from the TriNet State of the Workplace 2025 report highlight a growing perception gap between how employers view employee engagement and how employees actually experience work.
For much of the past decade, white-collar roles felt insulated from economic volatility. But that cushion is thinning. The U.S. is experiencing what many economists call a “white-collar recession” — a slowdown concentrated in professional and managerial roles even while headline employment numbers appear somewhat stable.
At NextJob, we believe outplacement is more than a service — it’s a Human First commitment to dignity, trust, and recovery through change.
When layoffs or workforce reductions occur, emotions often run high — and departing employees are the most likely to share their experiences publicly. Even one scathing Glassdoor review can shape how future candidates, customers, and partners view your organization.
The labor market is a mirror of our nation’s economic health—and the past month suggests the reflection is showing some troubling cracks in the labor market that the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts were designed to address. Below we look at the most recent data and trends over the past 24 months.We’ll learn more in the coming weeks and hopefully see a reversal.
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When life hands you a layoff, it rarely comes with a roadmap. But sometimes, unexpectedly, your mortgage company introduces you to a team that hands you not just directions—but encouragement, support, and a way forward. 🍁
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Each success story reminds us that personalized, one-on-one coaching changes lives—and careers.
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In the quiet of winter, even the coldest seasons of life can be transformed with the warmth of genuine support. ❄️✨
At NextJob, we don't just coach - we care. Helping others find hope, direction, and purpose is what we do best.
Because sometimes, all it takes is someone who believes in you to spark a new beginning. 🌲🔥
When coaching provides structure and direction, each session becomes a step forward. That steady momentum helps job seekers stay focused, confident, and moving toward what’s next.
We’re grateful to support job seekers with practical guidance that turns intention into action.
Some support stays with you long after the job search ends.
When coaching creates space for wisdom, guidance, and ease, especially during a difficult season, it can change how someone sees their future entirely.
We’re grateful to every job seeker who trusts us during vulnerable moments, and to the coaches who walk beside them with care, patience, and purpose.
At NextJob, we don’t just help people find work, we help them regain their balance, their confidence, and their sense of self.
Like learning to skate, finding your footing after a career setback takes time, guidance, and a little courage. But once you glide forward, the freedom is unforgettable.
When life hands you a layoff, it rarely comes with a roadmap. But sometimes, unexpectedly, your mortgage company introduces you to a team that hands you not just directions—but encouragement, support, and a way forward. 🍁
Each success story reminds us that personalized, one-on-one coaching changes lives—and careers.
"Empathetic. Professional. Supportive."
That’s how one participant described their NextJob coach — and the care and clarity that made their career transition a success.
Feeling lost in the job search? You’re not alone. 🌌
A good coach can help turn “Where do I start?” into “I’ve got this.”
