It’s not you that was made redundant — it’s your role.

This distinction is vital, and it sits at the heart of our Outplacement Programme. We support individuals like you, through one of life’s most challenging transitions with empathy, clarity, and practical tools to move forward with confidence.

Our goal is to help you explore the job market, support you with guidance on creating a compelling CV, able to enter the job market with clarity, and a renewed sense of direction.

The company making your role redundant subscribes you to our programme. We provide comprehensive support, training modules, and documentation to help you:

• Come to terms with recent changes, allowing you to focus on your next career move or opportunity.
• Gain insights into the current job market and receive training to equip you with the tools to craft compelling CVs.

• Help you navigate the routes to the job market including Job Boards, Agencies, LinkedIn and Social Media.
• Gain an appreciation for Competency Based Interviews, or Behavioural Interviewing
• Provide you with an introduction to Psychometric Profiling Tools
• Navigate the Application process and appreciate how an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) works
• Understand what Agency Recruiters and In-House Talent Acquisition teams are looking for.

Setting yourself goals during a redundancy situation is crucial for you as the individuals impacted. Focus on achieving key milestones promptly, such as creating a compelling CV, or CV's, practicing and perfecting your interview skills, setting up your diary of activity for the week to ensure focus in your job search.

Developing a comprehensive plan and strategy helps to navigate the redundancy process and job market smoothly. This includes identifying resources and tools. A well-thought-out strategy ensures that you are prepared for entering the job market and can move forward with confidence.

Putting the plan into action is a critical phase. This involves executing the strategies laid out, such as creating a compelling CV, or CV's, creating or updating your LinkedIn profile and other Social Media tools, spending time on your job search to effect a successful conclusion

Being made redundant, or rather having your role made redundant, is a traumatic experience. Our Outplacement Service includes spending time with you in acceptance of what has happened and helping you to move on. This is a vital stage and might include our consultants providing some emotional support, giving you the tools for coping with change, and fostering a positive outlook.

Embracing change is about looking forward and adapting to new circumstances. This involves encouraging a growth mindset, exploring new career paths, and leveraging new skills. Embracing change helps individuals to see redundancy as an opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Since 1996, mainly under the banner of Stewartson & Associates, Ian Morrison has built a distinguished career in in-house Talent Acquisition, gaining invaluable experience through both interim projects and permanent roles across a wide range of industries. From fast-moving startups to long-established enterprises, Ian has developed a deep understanding of recruitment across sectors such as Mobile and Fixed Telco, Life Sciences, Financial Services (including FinTechs), BioTechs, HiTechs, and more traditional industries including Media & Broadcasting, Rail & Transportation, Travel, Construction, Pharmaceutical R&D, and IT.

While Ian has played a pivotal role in driving organisational growth as a Talent Acquisition Lead, his expertise extends well beyond expansion. He has also supported businesses through the challenges of downsizing, redundancy, and workforce transitions - developing and delivering tailored outplacement programmes to guide companies and individuals through these critical moments.

Today, Ian’s focus, and that of the trusted Associates he works with, is firmly on providing practical Outplacement Support. His approach helps individuals come to terms with the traumatic change and equip you with the tools needed to kickstart your job search.

This philosophy is captured in the tagline:

"It is not you that have been made redundant, it is your job"

Below are just a few of the respected organisations Ian has partnered with over the years.