Business Services

Rapid Response

Our "team response" to business layoffs, downsizing, closure, or restructuring can help you "soften the blow" to your affected workers. A Rapid Response team can be at your company before the layoff actually occurs to better prepare your workforce for the changes to come.

The Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County team guarantees confidentiality, in all downsizing matters. The Rapid Response Team offers: On-site assistance, coordination with other outplacement services you might provide, and information about possible alternatives to layoff are just a small part of this important service. The benefit for your business is to help maintain a positive image in the community, as well as to improve the morale of the affected workers.

An initial on-site meeting between our team and yours (management and labor union - if applicable) will be arranged to discuss services specific, and appropriate to your particular businesses circumstances. Agenda may include types of services for affected workers (on or off site), and method in which workers are to be seen for services (i.e. on the clock, shifts, production schedules, etc.).

Services May Include:

• State & Federal job assistance information to assist your workers in securing new jobs
• Professional help with job search to include Interview and Resume Preparation seminars
• Change Management and Financial Planning Workshops
• Customized Job Fairs
• Access to computers, telephones, copiers, fax
• Information about Retraining Opportunities
• Job Matching

Outplacement Services Available:

• Orientation group meeting for affected workers
• Tips on filing for Unemployment Benefits (UI)
• Instructions onthe completing the Texas Workforce Commission Work Application in WorkInTexas - a requirement to receive UI Checks
• Overview of Workforce Center Services
• Briefing on potential Re-Training Opportunities - may qualify for scholarship assistance under the Workforce Investment Act, and.or NAFTA/TAA
• Rapid Response Registration / Survey Completion (forms may be completed in advance).

Employee Services

Employee Information Meetings
Time: 1.5 Hours

• Tips on filing for Unemployment Benefits (UI)
• Instructions on completing the TWC Work Application - a requirement in order to receive UI checks
• Overview of Workforce Center Services
• Briefing on potential Re-Training Opportunities - may qualify for scholarship assistance Workforce Investment Act (WIA) training.
• Rapid Response Registration / Survey Completion (forms my be completed in advance if distributed and collected by Human Resources Staff).

Available Seminars

Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County offers the following list of potential seminars. The seminars may change depending upon employee need or company constraints. Seminar titles are relatively self-explanatory. Handouts are distributed at all sessions. Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County offers flexibility in delivery of services and will work with your to tailor product and delivery to meet your requirements. We have the capability to offer these sessions in stand-alone components or as a day and a half workshop.

• Applications That Make The Grade
  Time: 1 hour
  How to complete applications to give you an edge. Tricks of the trade.
• Networking/Dynamic Job Leads
  Time: 1 hour
  How to network in order to uncover hidden jobs. Emphasis on proper job search techniques.
• Winning Resumes
  Time: 1 hour
  How to determine whether you need a resume and/or uncover the best resume format that will work for you.
• Interviewing
  Time: 1 hour
  Basic preparations that will help you excel in the interview process
• Change Management
  Time: 1 hour
  Coping with change. Stress Management. Support Group Environment. Typically facilitated by psychologist or licensed therapist. Handouts for this seminar vary according to presenter.
• Financial Management
  Time: 1 hour
  Budgeting advice. Dealing with creditors. Facilitated by Money Management Int. Handouts for this seminar provided by Money Management Int.
• Financial Workshop
  Time: 1 hour
  Tax consequences of early distribution of 401 (k). Understanding Retirement Plan distribution Options. Current and Future 401 (k) investing strategies. Financial Planning.