So, you've accomplished a lot in your career and are considering making a shift. You're ready for your Second Act.

Laid-off employees are entering an entirely different workforce and may need vastly different skills to be competitive. However, you can ease the transition by offering employees an outplacement service in their severance package.

Many professionals are finding themselves in the midst of an unplanned career shift and have wondered, “What’s next?” Some are choosing to take their skills to the freelance marketplace, albeit reluctantly.