AI outplacement support
AI is changing jobs. The people affected deserve more than a CV template and a link to a job board.
When roles are displaced by AI, the uncertainty runs deeper than a normal redundancy. Which skills still matter? Which industries are safe? Is retraining even worth it? Traditional outplacement support doesn't answer those questions.
We provide AI outplacement support that actually understands what's happening. From readiness and reskilling to career transition and wellbeing — delivered by people who work in AI every day.
The problem
Why traditional outplacement support falls short
AI displacement is different from a normal restructure. The support needs to be different too.
Standard outplacement packages haven't changed in twenty years. A careers webinar, a CV template, a link to a job board.
When someone's role is replaced by AI, the uncertainty runs deeper. Which skills still matter? Will the new role be automated too?
Most outplacement providers don't understand the technology well enough to give useful guidance about what's next.
The businesses that handle this badly lose more than the roles they cut. They lose the trust of the team that stays.
Read our full guide to AI outplacement support for a deeper look at what's changing and why it matters.
How we help
Three stages of outplacement support
Good outplacement support starts before anyone is outplaced, and continues long after.
Readiness
Before anything changes, your team needs to understand what's coming and why. We run AI literacy workshops, skills gap assessments and change communication support. Practical, honest, specific to your team.
- AI literacy workshops in plain English — what it can and can't do
- Role-by-role skills gap assessments
- Change communication support — helping you talk to your team clearly
Transition
When roles change or are no longer needed, how you handle it matters. We provide AI outplacement support that goes further than a standard package. Real, personal support from people who understand where the job market is heading.
- One-to-one career coaching with informed, specific guidance
- Reskilling pathways built around jobs that are growing
- CV, interview and career transition support
Wellbeing
Being displaced by AI hits differently. The uncertainty runs deeper. We're building a wellbeing service specifically for people going through AI-driven change, including access to qualified professionals who understand the emotional side.
- Access to qualified professionals who understand AI displacement
- Support for burnout, anxiety and role uncertainty
- Ongoing check-ins through the transition period
Why now
AI displacement is accelerating
+270%
Growth in searches for "AI job displacement" in the last quarter
+162%
Growth in searches for "AI burnout" as the human cost becomes real
+42%
Growth in searches for "outplacement support" as employers look for help
The businesses that handle this well will keep their culture, their reputation, and their remaining team's trust. The ones that don't will lose more than the roles they cut.
Who this is for
Businesses that want to do right by their people
Whether you're planning AI adoption or already seeing its impact, the people side needs attention.
HR and people teams
You're planning or managing AI adoption and you know it will affect roles. You need outplacement support that actually understands the technology, not a generic careers webinar.
Business leaders adopting AI
You're bringing in AI tools and some roles will change. You want to do right by your people and protect your culture, your reputation, and the trust of the team that stays.
Employees affected by AI
Your role is changing because of AI. You need honest, informed guidance about what's next — from people who understand both the technology and the job market it's creating.
Why Cobalt
AI consultants who care about the people
We understand both sides
We're an AI and digital transformation consultancy. We help businesses adopt AI every day. That means we know what the technology does, how it changes businesses, and what it means for people.
Informed, not generic
Traditional outplacement providers don't understand AI well enough to give useful guidance. We can tell people which skills are growing, which industries are hiring, and what's realistic.
Small and personal
We work with a limited number of clients at any one time. AI outplacement support isn't something you can do well at scale. Each person's situation is different, and the support should reflect that.
The part most consultancies skip
Most AI consultancies focus on the technology. We think the people side matters most. This isn't a side project for us. It's central to what we do.
What it costs
Straight answers on cost
Every business is different, so we don't publish fixed pricing for our outplacement support services. But we'll give you a straight answer on costs in our first conversation. No hidden fees, no long-term lock-ins.
Most companies start with a conversation about what's changing and who's affected. From there we scope the right level of support — whether that's readiness workshops for the whole team, one-to-one coaching for affected individuals, or a full programme.
Frequently asked questions
AI outplacement support: frequently asked questions
Before we talk.
AI outplacement support helps employees who are displaced by AI adoption. It goes beyond traditional outplacement by including AI literacy training, career transition coaching, reskilling pathways and wellbeing support — delivered by people who understand both the technology and the human impact.
Traditional outplacement offers generic career support — a CV template, a job board, a webinar. AI outplacement support is designed specifically for people whose roles are changing because of AI. It includes informed guidance on which skills are growing, which industries are hiring, and how to navigate an AI-driven job market.
Ideally before any roles are affected. The best outplacement support starts with readiness — helping your team understand what AI means for their work, building confidence, and preparing people for change before it happens.
Mostly SMEs and mid-market businesses. Companies that are adopting AI and want to handle the people side properly. Whether you have 20 affected roles or 200, the principles are the same.
Every situation is different, so we don't publish fixed pricing. We'll give you a straight answer on costs in our first conversation. No hidden fees, no long-term commitments.
No. Outplacement support is part of what we do, but we start earlier. Readiness programmes, reskilling, and change management all happen before anyone leaves. The goal is to support your whole team through the transition, not just those whose roles end.
Further reading
More on AI outplacement support
AI Outplacement Support: Helping People Through AI-Driven Change
AI is changing jobs. Outplacement support needs to change too. We help employers support their people through AI-driven displacement, from readiness to recovery.
AI Job Displacement: What Employers Need to Know
AI job displacement is accelerating. What UK employers need to understand about which roles are at risk, how to prepare their teams, and what responsible transition looks like.
AI Burnout Is Real. How to Support Your Team
AI burnout is growing as teams face constant tool changes and role uncertainty. How to spot it, what causes it, and what managers can do about it.
AI Readiness: Preparing Your Workforce for Change
AI readiness means preparing your team for what's coming, not just buying tools. How to assess your workforce's readiness, build skills, and manage the transition.
Is AI Replacing Jobs? What the Data Actually Shows
Is AI replacing jobs or changing them? What UK employment data, research, and real business experience tell us about AI's impact on work. An honest look.
How to Help Employees Cope with Redundancy
Redundancy because of AI feels different. How employers can support people through it properly, from honest communication to outplacement support that actually helps.
Start with a conversation
15 minutes to talk through your business and where AI might genuinely help. No pitch, no pressure, no commitment.
