{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"032 - Say \u201cYes, And!\u201d to Offboarding Done Right with Toni Thomas","description":"In this episode of Yes, And with Avish Parashar, I\u2019m joined by Toni Thomas from Challenger, Gray &amp;amp; Christmas to explore a topic that doesn\u2019t 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 \u2014 to them and to the company. Toni shares why offboarding is more than collecting a laptop and cutting off email access \u2014 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\u2019s 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 \u2014 for both the employee and the company    Common mistakes organizations make during layoffs and how to avoid them    What the \u201cpeak-end rule\u201d means for how employees remember their time at your company    Practical advice for individuals in transition: routines, relationships, and reframing    How to network authentically \u2014 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 \u201cOffboarding Checklist)   Learn more about Challenger, Gray &amp;amp; Christmas: https:\/\/www.challengergray.com     Learn about Avish\u2019s speaking and workshops: https:\/\/www.avishparashar.com ","author_name":"Yes, And! With Avish Parashar","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/546427","html":"<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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/36582305"}