Career Management Partners

09/01/2026

The future of work is already taking shape. Are you ready to meet it with confidence?

Join CMP’s upcoming Career Chats webinar, Tech, AI & Future Skills. Be Ready, for a practical, forward-looking conversation on how technology and AI are reshaping careers—and what you can do now to stay adaptable, relevant and prepared for what’s next.

Frenchie Kessler, Senior Career Coach, and Anna Garcia, VP of Global Career Solutions, will share insights to help you understand emerging workplace trends, identify in-demand future skills and position yourself for new opportunities.

Wednesday, September 9 | 12:00 PM

Register now: https://hubs.li/Q04w02DM0

08/31/2026

After a layoff, the exit interviews aren't the only ones that matter. Every remaining employee is watching — what leaders say, how departing colleagues are treated, whether the process feels clear, respectful, and humane.

Many are quietly asking themselves one question: Is this still a place I can trust?

That answer shapes engagement, retention, productivity, and commitment for months to come. A poorly handled exit erodes trust across the entire organization. A thoughtful one demonstrates integrity, compassion, and strong leadership — and your best people notice the difference.

At CMP, we support both the employees leaving and the culture that remains — through coaching, technology, career resources, manager preparation, and practical guidance.

How you support the people leaving sends a message to everyone who stays.

👉 Read: Managing a Reduction-in-Force — Career Transition Services for Those Leaving and Staying
https://hubs.ly/Q04vsMkL0

Effective layoff training ensures managers handle RIFs with clarity and compassion, protecting culture, and long-term outcomes amid challenging times.

08/28/2026

Organizations often plan every detail of a notification meeting—the script, timing, setting, and talking points.

But what happens in the 10 minutes after is what your employee actually remembers.

That window determines whether someone feels discarded or supported — and how quickly they regain the confidence to move forward.

Career transition support shouldn't start days later with a portal login. It should start immediately: a clear handoff, human support, and a real path forward.

At CMP, we help organizations prepare for the full transition experience — from the notification and the manager's role to the employee handoff and the ongoing support that follows.

Because the first few minutes can shape the entire transition.

👉 Download: The Definitive Guide to Conducting Layoffs and Effective Outplacement
https://hubs.ly/Q04vt3tX0

👉 Register: RIF 101 Webinar
https://hubs.ly/Q04vsMnm0

Ensure your reduction in force is handled with care using outplacement services that protect both your people and your organization’s reputation.

08/27/2026

Confidence is more than a mindset — it is a career accelerator.
80% of women say demonstrating confidence in the workplace most accelerated their careers, highlighting the powerful connection between self-advocacy, visibility, and professional growth.

When women are encouraged to speak with clarity, own their results, and step into new opportunities, confidence becomes more than something they feel — it becomes something that moves their careers forward.

Get a real-time view into what women leaders are experiencing today by visitng the links below!

Women’s Leadership Summit 🔗
https://hubs.li/Q04vj8q00

Pulse Check 🔗
https://hubs.li/Q04vhXMs0

08/26/2026

Workforce reductions test more than your process — they test your people strategy. Getting the RIF right means protecting your organization while protecting the humans inside it.

Join CMP for Reduction in Force 101: RIF Planning, Implementation and Post-Action Re-Engagement.

📅 Tuesday, September 8
🕚 11:00 AM CT
💻 Online

VP of Global Career Solutions Anna Garcia and Executive Coach Renee Stewart will walk HR leaders, business partners, and managers through the full RIF lifecycle — from business rationale and selection criteria to notification meetings and post-action stabilization.

You'll leave with a practical toolkit covering:
✅ Fair, legally defensible selection criteria and adverse impact analysis tied to EEOC and labor law guidelines
✅ Manager talking points for confident, compassionate notification conversations
✅ A step-by-step RIF timeline and task checklist
✅ Strategies to rebuild trust, address survivor guilt, and stabilize remaining teams

A RIF isn't just a business decision — it's a defining moment for your culture. Walk in prepared.

👉 Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q04vt1ND0

CMP is recognized by SHRM to offer PDCs for SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® recertification.

08/25/2026

Facing a career crossroads? The hardest part usually isn't finding an opportunity — it's knowing which one is genuinely right for you.

Join CMP for The Career Decision Framework: Choosing Your Next Step Wisely, the next installment of our Career Victory Webinar Series.

📅 Wednesday, August 26
🕛 12:00 PM CT
💻 Online

Our presenters, Senior Career Coach Frenchie Kessler and VP of Client Solutions & Senior Career Coach Bianca Chow, will walk through practical ways to look past the job title and weigh what matters most — balancing today's needs against tomorrow's goals.

Whether you're weighing multiple offers, exploring a pivot, or thinking about heading back to familiar ground, this session will help you trade second-guessing for a clear, confident decision-making process.

The opportunity you choose matters — and so does understanding why you're choosing it.

👉 Register now for the Career Victory Webinar: https://hubs.ly/Q04vjdd70

08/25/2026

Confidence is a powerful driver of career growth.

At the CMP Women’s Leadership Summit, Chow shared key findings from the 2026 Women’s Leadership Pulse Check, highlighting how confidence, visibility, and self-advocacy can shape women’s leadership journeys.

Her message is an important reminder that career momentum is built when women are empowered to own their strengths, speak up for their accomplishments, and step confidently into new opportunities.

When confidence is recognized and supported, it becomes more than a personal strength — it becomes a pathway to advancement.
Check out the resources below!

Leadership Self-Efficacy Index 🔗
https://hubs.li/Q04vhVM40

Executive Coaching 🔗
https://hubs.li/Q04vj6j_0
Check out the resources below!

08/24/2026

Join CMP for our upcoming Finance Matters webinar, created for professionals navigating the financial questions that can come with a career change or job loss.

From understanding what deserves your attention first to making informed decisions about benefits, savings, and your financial priorities, this session is about replacing uncertainty with practical next steps.

Because during a career transition, you already have enough decisions to make. Your finances shouldn’t be one you have to navigate without guidance.

Take advantage of this resource and give yourself the information you need to make your next financial move with greater confidence.

👉 Explore the webinar and register today:
https://hubs.li/Q04v3Y4l0

Join CMP's Career Victory Webinars for expert guidance and practical tools to navigate your career transition with confidence and clarity. Register for complimentary sessions today.

08/24/2026

People were at the center of nonprofit priorities in 2025, according to last year's Nonprofit Leadership Pulse Check. Leadership development, employee development, and retention emerged as the top workforce priorities as organizations focused on strengthening the teams they already had.

A year later, we want to know: What has changed? What is your organization prioritizing now?

Your perspective can help create a clearer picture of the challenges, opportunities, and priorities shaping nonprofit leadership in 2026.

Take the survey: https://hubs.li/Q04v3MwH0

See the 2025 insights and help shape what comes next:
https://hubs.li/Q04v3LlL0

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08/18/2026

People were at the center of nonprofit priorities in 2025, according to last year's Nonprofit Leadership Pulse Check. Leadership development, employee development, and retention emerged as the top workforce priorities as organizations focused on strengthening the teams they already had.

A year later, we want to know: What has changed? What is your organization prioritizing now?

Your perspective can help create a clearer picture of the challenges, opportunities, and priorities shaping nonprofit leadership in 2026.

See the 2025 insights and help shape what comes next:
https://hubs.ly/Q04sSB-V0