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Career Intelligence Brief · Transition Perspectives · 15 October 2026

Why Outplacement Needs to Change

We've been working on something we believe is long overdue. Outplacement needs to evolve.

At a time when more people are leaving organisations and navigating a challenging job market, much of the career transition support they receive was designed for another age.

The world of work has changed dramatically. AI is reshaping jobs, skills are evolving faster, career paths are becoming less linear and people expect a more personalised experience.

Yet much of outplacement still follows the same model it has for decades.

We think there's a better way.

Today, Careerbase is launching our new platform, built from the ground up, combining our years of experience in HR and career transitions with the latest technology and AI.

We've combined our expertise with career intelligence, AI-powered technology, human coaching and an upskilling marketplace to create a new generation of career transition and outplacement.

For HR teams, it's about protecting your employer brand, managing workforce-change risk and providing a positive experience for people, while demonstrating how technology and AI can create real value.

For people in career transition, Careerbase provides a human-centred experience, supported by technology to help people explore what's possible, upskill, find their next role or pivot into a new career direction, giving them the tools, expertise and confidence to make the move.

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