ANNUAL REPORT
The Career Transition Support Index
How can your organization handle layoffs in a way that protects productivity, morale, and reputation? The 2025 Career Transition Support Benchmark shows what leading companies are doing.
A Smarter, Stronger, and More Human Approach to Career Transitions in 2026
Career transition support is evolving fast, with data-driven strategies and digital tools reshaping the employee experience. We’ve analyzed what’s working, what’s not, and how the most effective organizations are supporting employees through change. Explore the trends, services, and strategies defining career transitions over the next year, and stay ahead in a competitive, people-first workplace.
Communicate with Impact
Break the news the right way and protect morale. Learn who should deliver layoffs, how, and when
to minimize disruption and maintain trust.
Beyond the Basics
Careerminds’ research shows that career transition support is now the most commonly offered non-financial benefit in severance packages. Our data indicates that 82% of organizations provide these services, alongside PTO payouts and extended health coverage.
Benchmark Your Readiness
Are you prepared for change? Identify the opportunities to strengthen your strategy before layoffs occur.
Communicate with Impact
Sharing news of redundancies is never easy. Most organizations rely on one-to-one meetings, yet only 10% of managers receive advanced training. Our research shows how timing, approach, and the right support help maintain morale and trust during change.
Beyond the Basics
Careerminds’ research shows that career transition support is now the most commonly offered non-financial benefit in severance packages. Our research shows 82% of organizations offer these services, alongside PTO payouts and extended health coverage.
| Total | 2–3 services (8%) |
4 services (39%) |
5 services (34%) |
6 services (18%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69% | 63% | 64% | 70% | 83% |
| 64% | 75% | 55% | 59% | 77% |
| 61% | 31% | 59% | 63% | 86% |
| 52% | 31% | 41% | 53% | 80% |
| 49% | 25% | 45% | 56% | 57% |
| 48% | 25% | 41% | 48% | 71% |
| 31% | 19% | 16% | 44% | 43% |
| 27% | 6% | 21% | 33% | 40% |
| 26% | 0% | 15% | 38% | 40% |
| 14% | 0% | 12% | 8% | 37% |
| 13% | 0% | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| 9% | 0% | 12% | 8% | 11% |
| 5% | 0% | 3% | 8% | 6% |
Strengthen Your Offering
Our report shows how organizations structure and manage career transition programs, from service duration to internal strategy and outsourcing. Learn how thoughtful planning can strengthen your program and support employees during periods of change.
Unlock the Secrets to Effective Career Transitions
The 2025 Career Transition Support Benchmark shows how leading organizations manage layoffs with empathy, while protecting morale and sustaining productivity.
Discover practical insights, proven approaches, and emerging trends that can strengthen your career transition programs. From service structure to internal strategy, see what’s working and how you can apply it in your organization.
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Explore how these findings apply to your organization’s career transition programs. Our experts can help you turn the latest insights into practical steps that support your employees, protect your brand, and help your business thrive through change.