Penna, the number one outplacement firm in the UK, today announces a new partnership with Remploy, disability employment experts, to deliver tailored outplacement support for disabled people facing redundancy.
The new partnership will ensure that disabled people receive robust outplacement support to help them secure their next career move.
The existing Penna outplacement service will be provided with specialist support from Remploy, one of the UK’s leading providers of specialist employment support for disabled and disadvantaged people. The outplacement support will be delivered by experienced vocational rehabilitation consultants who are all members of the Vocational Rehabilitation Association, operating within the Rehabilitation Code of Best Practice.
Some of the services the partnership will see provided include:
- Helping individuals identify suitable working environments and prepare for the workplace
- Providing guidance on job search activities and access to vacancies with employers who understand disability
- Interactive online support 24/7, including e-learning modules, use of a CV builder tool and access to live vacancies
- Providing ongoing support once in work to ensure sustainability, including help with reasonable adjustments if needed
Commenting on the partnership Owen Morgan, Commercial and Operations Director of Penna said: “Coverage of the Paralympics has further challenged how society views both disability and disabled people and at Penna we’re keen to ensure that our tailored outplacement services address the needs of all in society.
“Remploy’s specific understanding and expertise in supporting those with a range of disabilities make them ideal partners for our organisation. With as many as one in five individuals of working age in the UK having some form of disability, it’s important that support is available when required. As an organisation that prides itself on delivering first class support to individuals facing career change, being able to call upon the expertise of Remploy will add real value to the service”.
Matt Reed, Director of Employer Services for Remploy said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Penna – our relationship recognises the strong fit that exists between our organisations. We understand the challenges in employment which disabled people face and our expertise in supporting disabled people in the workplace will enable us to provide individuals with tailored advice, guidance and tools to help them through such an important career transition.”
