Services for Employees
Career Development Programs
and Services
Spouse/Partner Career
Relocation Programs
When employees in two-career families relocate, the effects can be significant on the spouse or partner faced with leaving a job, family and friends. The Spouse/Partner Relocation Program begins prior to the time the relocation decision is made and extends through the job search process to its successful conclusion. The program includes:
· Supporting clients in understanding and coping with unexpected career changes
· Assisting with defining goals and objectives in exploring the local job market
· Teaching self-marketing strategies and approaches to market
· Orienting clients to the local business community and available resources
Pre-Decision
Consulting Services
A restructuring process often involves early retirement options or voluntary severance packages for employees who meet certain criteria. The Wedge Group offers pre-decision consulting programs to assist employees in making the best possible choice for themselves and their families. The pre-decision program encourages employees to look at both professional, personal and quality of life issues and focuses on the following:
· Financial health and well being
· Sound decision making strategies
· Exploration of career alternatives including traditional career paths, career change, volunteer work or entrepreneurial endeavors
In-Place Career Development
and Coaching Services
Individual employees or groups of employees can benefit significantly from career development and coaching. These services help focus on goals, keep careers on track or support a change of direction. Career coaching can include any of the following services:
· Personality, skill-based or multi-rater feedback (360 degree) tools administered and interpreted by experienced, trained facilitators
· One-on-one coaching targeted at performance improvement, goal setting and strategy implementation
· Communications skills development
Workshops
and Seminars
The Wedge Group offers a variety of seminars and workshops designed to facilitate team work and synergy in your workplace. Programs are tailored to the specific needs and objectives of your organization. Examples of programs available include:
· Myers-Briggs Type indicator® workshops focusing on communications, managing conflict, team building, sales and customer service effectiveness or management/leadership development
· Employee selection and development
· Behavioral event interviewing
· Career exploration
. Professional Social Networking
Social Networking Development Consultations
As social networking gains momentum as a means of networking, searching, and applying in the job market, it is imperative to have a solid, professional profile. The Wedge Group offers support and training in utilizing these resources. Social networking support includes:
. Creating a professional, informative profile that appeals to potential employers, customers, and networking contacts.
. Using popular social networking sites to search for employers and potential positions.
TWG Career Center is a full-service career coaching and executive marketing organization. We specialize in helping people clarify their career goals and objectives and in making career change happen.
We are not an employment agency.
We don't work for potential employers.
We work for our clients.
We work for you.
If you are currently employed, as are the majority of our clients, we take special care to avoid jeopardizing your current employment position. Confidentiality is the rule at TWG Career Center. Each member of TWG Career Center's staff has had extensive corporate coaching and consulting experience. Our staff has assisted numerous clients find career paths that best fit their interests, motivations, and personality. In some cases, it has involved finding similar positions in differenct corporations or industries. In many cases, it has involved identifying and achieving new career direction.
