1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode of Yes, And with Avish Parashar, I’m joined by Toni Thomas from Challenger, Gray &amp;amp; Christmas to explore a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: offboarding. While onboarding gets the red carpet treatment, too often the way people exit an organization is abrupt, impersonal, and damaging — to them and to the company. Toni shares why offboarding is more than collecting a laptop and cutting off email access — and how handling it with empathy and intention leads to better outcomes, less litigation, and a stronger employer brand. We also dig into what it’s like to be in transition, how individuals can navigate it successfully, and how networking and self-care can shift the experience from isolation to opportunity. Key Takeaways Why offboarding should be treated with the same care as onboarding How the ripple effects of a poorly handled layoff affect morale, productivity, and reputation The ROI of outplacement support — for both the employee and the company Common mistakes organizations make during layoffs and how to avoid them What the “peak-end rule” means for how employees remember their time at your company Practical advice for individuals in transition: routines, relationships, and reframing How to network authentically — even when you feel like you have nothing to offer Why helping others during transition can boost confidence and open new doors Relevant Links Connect with Toni Thomas on LinkedIn &amp;nbsp;(mention you heard her on the show and ask her for her “Offboarding Checklist) Learn more about Challenger, Gray &amp;amp; Christmas: https://www.challengergray.com Learn about Avish’s speaking and workshops: https://www.avishparashar.com Yes, And! With Avish Parashar https://sites.libsyn.com/546427 <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/36582305/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/36582305