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Outplacement in the public sector.

J J Whitehead, T Torino

    Journal of Mental Health Administration
    |December 11, 1985
    PubMed
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    New York State implemented a formal outplacement project in 1984 to maintain employment continuity during staff reductions at state mental retardation (MR) facilities. This initiative aimed to manage workforce transitions effectively across multiple facilities.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Administration
    • Human Resources Management
    • Healthcare Management

    Background:

    • Staff reductions in state mental retardation (MR) facilities necessitate strategies for employment continuity.
    • Formalized outplacement projects offer a structured approach to managing workforce transitions.
    • The New York State MR/DD system faced significant staff reductions in 1984.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the experience and effectiveness of a formalized outplacement project.
    • To assess the project's role in preserving employment continuity for affected staff.
    • To provide insights into managing manpower reductions in state-run facilities.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of a formalized outplacement project implemented in 1984.
    • Analysis of agency-wide manpower management strategies.

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  • Case study of outplacement efforts at a specific developmental center (Craig developmental).

    • Main Results:

    • The outplacement project aimed to preserve employment continuity during staff reductions.
    • The project involved agency-wide manpower management across 20 MR/DD facilities.
    • Experiences were documented from both an agency-wide perspective and a specific facility level.

    Conclusions:

    • Formalized outplacement projects can be a viable strategy for managing staff reductions.
    • Effective manpower management is crucial during organizational restructuring in state facilities.
    • The New York State experience provides a case study for similar workforce transition challenges.