Benefit to Workers
The decision to lay off employees is one no employer wants to make. However, as layoffs do occur, inviting the Rapid Response team to meet with affected workers before the layoff allows your employees to access services and programs that will help them through the transition. The Rapid Response team can provide your employees with information and services, including but not limited to:
- Career counseling and job search assistance
- Resume preparation and interviewing skills workshops
- Information on the local labor market
- Unemployment insurance
- Information about Education and training opportunities
- Information on Health benefits and pensions
Additionally, Rapid Response can introduce you to other programs that can benefit your transition via local American Job Centers. The DOES RR team primarily serves DC Businesses and Residents. However, other local RR representatives' contacts are here.