Outplacement Service
CASE STUDY

Outplacement Service

Find out how DNA supported departing BBDO employees with empathy, professional career coaching and a thriving recruitment network with new role opportunities

INTEGRATED CREATIVE AGENCY

SOURCING AN EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR FOR AN INTEGRATED AGENCY

BBDO is the world's most awarded and effective advertising agency with over 8,000 employees across 70+ countries (source: LinkedIn 2023). BBDO Germany needed to appoint an outplacement expert to support a number of employee redundancies however they wanted a company that offered recruitment as well as outplacement.

As an existing recruitment partner, we were selected and appointed by BBDO Germany because we specialise in recruitment as well as outplacement.

The majority of BBDO staff at risk were international employees based from all around the world who were working on a visa in Germany. BBDO wanted to make sure they were all looked after and were able to find suitable new roles. 

Find out how DNA supported a leading Creative Agency in securing an innovative, collaborative and experienced Executive Creative Director.

HOW WE OPERATE

Our process

Explore the DNA outplacement process that we implemented for BBDO

Met with BBDO to understand their needs, goals and objectives as well as discussing their concerns.

We worked with BBDO's in-house careers coach and marketing team to collaboratively develop outplacement resources suited to their needs.

Our CEO and MD flew to Germany to deliver training and coaching to 15 employees. We ran hybrid group workshops (in-person & online) and also 1:1 support.

After the sessions we provided access to tailored online resources for all employees. Additionally, we set up meetings with relevant DNA team members to help each of them with the areas they needed most help or improvement e.g. CV, LinkedIn profile, personal brand building, interview / employer engagement skills.

All employees that were facing redundancy were added to our DNA Recruit database as potential candidates for new roles - this included a full onboarding session so they can access the database to search for their next career step. 

Unlimited follow-up support sessions were offered (and used) to further help with personal brand building and to optimise their LinkedIn profiles and activity.


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The outcome

Interviews secured

A number of the employees secured interviews for new roles.

Successful transition

DNA successfully placed one of the employees in a new role.

Increased career confidence

The employees were more confident in approaching the job market.

Bespoke Support Uptake

Employees actively continued to reach out after the training in Germany for bespoke support.

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Stephen rapidly provided a range of great candidates for a senior sales role utilising-DNAs platform so succinct first interviews were provided. These could be viewed, discussed internally and re-reviewed prior to shortlisting for final interviews. The main challenge was the selection decisions as all the professionals proposed were excellent.

Adam Hainsworth

CEO & Owner, be the brand experience

6 / 6
Ali and his team at DNA took great care and support throughout the entire process. A great head hunter with both a strategic and human connection with businesses and their talents. Lots of fun as well!

Danila Luppino

Creative Director

1 / 6
I've just had the pleasure of working with DNA and securing a new and exciting job. From the first conversation until the job offer both Ali and Leatitia were professional and insightful offering good advice and keeping me updated at every step. The biggest difference I found working with DNA was their ability to help me see the opportunity from a perspective that I could have missed out on if I'd gone for this on my own. This perspective changed my approach and brought a higher level of appreciation not just for the opportunity but also for the understanding DNA had of the company and its future goals. I'm very excited about this next stage of my career and am very grateful for the work DNA has done behind the scenes to assist me in getting the job.

Robert Boswell

Operations Manager

2 / 6
We’ve been collaborating with DNA for as long as I can remember! Ali and his team take a vested interest in our agency, are proactive around our ambitions, and understand our culture.

James Simpkins

2Heads Global CGO

3 / 6
DNA Recruit was an absolute lifesaver. After six months of searching and attending interviews that didn't yield any results, they helped me secure a job. The team, especially Leatitia, displayed a high level of professionalism and guided me through each round of interviews to help me find a career-defining role. Their transparency, inspiration, and promptness throughout the process were commendable. Despite having worked with numerous recruiters during my 16 years in digital marketing, I can confidently say that this was the best team I've encountered. And, I must mention, the delightful gift hamper I received upon landing the job was the sweetest cherry on top of the cake.

Firdaus Haque

Social Media Director

4 / 6
Ali, Leatitia and Varun at DNA are brilliant. I have varied experience with recruiters over the years, as a client and candidate, and I have to say that DNA has been the best. As the successful candidate for this mega role, I can’t thank them enough for the crucial role they’ve played in making it happen. From Varun bringing the role to my attention in the first place to Ali and Leatitia helping negotiate complicated, yet fabulous terms, they have been warm, understanding and diligent throughout. If I was the client this is exactly how I would want my recruitment partner to support the delivery of my growth strategy. In my new role, as the client, I will be using DNA to do just that. 

Matt Dunn

Head of Digital & Technology

5 / 6
Stephen rapidly provided a range of great candidates for a senior sales role utilising-DNAs platform so succinct first interviews were provided. These could be viewed, discussed internally and re-reviewed prior to shortlisting for final interviews. The main challenge was the selection decisions as all the professionals proposed were excellent.

Adam Hainsworth

CEO & Owner, be the brand experience

6 / 6
Ali and his team at DNA took great care and support throughout the entire process. A great head hunter with both a strategic and human connection with businesses and their talents. Lots of fun as well!

Danila Luppino

Creative Director

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