exitwise Berlin

🚨 #Bureaucracy is one of the biggest hidden challenges in layoffs. If your HR team has handled the post-layoff influx of employee requests about next steps, you know how challenging it can be. These questions involve unemployment agency or visa issues and come in large volumes. 👉 This isn’t something you just read online and immediately understand. 👉 In Germany, the language is precise but complicated and creates hurdles. If your slack starts flooding with specific questions, it might be too late for your HR team. The requests poured in faster than the team could handle! 💡 Just like you have relocation experts, consider us your layoff-related bureaucracy experts. 💡 We help your employees tackle the maze of paperwork so your team can focus on what matters. Because sometimes, you don’t know what you don’t know… until your team is at capacity. 💡 If you want to prepare proactively, let’s connect! Drop a comment or send a message to learn how exitwise Berlin can lighten your team's work load. #HRLeadership #Layoffs #EmployeeSupport #Bureaucracy #WorkplaceWellbeing #Exitwise

How to deal with 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗿’𝘀 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 💡 #Layoffs don’t just affect those who lose their jobs. They also deeply impact the people who stay behind. Many people feel survivor’s guilt: 👎 They feel guilt, anxiety, and doubt -> why did they keep their jobs and others didn't 👎 These feelings can lower motivation, engagement, and trust in leaders. 👎 It can slow down productivity and hurt morale. That's where exitwise Berlin comes in: We help reduce survivor’s guilt by providing dedicated support to those leaving. When they are actually cared for, it eases the emotional burden on those staying behind. 👍 Supporting both groups fairly helps boost trust and morale in the team. How has your organisation helped employees deal with survivor guilt after layoffs? #SurvivorsGuilt #EmployeeWellbeing #Layoffs #Trust #HRLeadership

There's massive need for 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹, 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 support during layoffs, not just kind words. What helps people regain confidence and control post layoffs is a 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝘁. That's why our founders Lilyana and Fabienne decided to open exitwise Berlin's paid B2B 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗳𝗳𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻. We're covering the stuff that keeps you up at night:  → Processing the emotional rollercoaster  → Planning what comes next → Navigating the Agentur für Arbeit (without the overwhelm) Real tools, real conversations, not platitudes. We're keeping it intimate with limited spots to ensure everyone gets the support they need. 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝗻𝘆𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 attendance because we know privacy matters right now. 💛 If you or someone in your network has been affected by layoffs, make sure you sign up using the link in the comments. And if this resonates, please share it forward. Even small gestures can help affected people feel a little more supported right now. #layoffs #careertransition #exitwise #mentalhealthatwork #berlin

Our founder, Lilyana Wilken captured something essential about layoffs: When layoffs happen, people need practical help — not just sympathy. These small, realistic steps make a big difference in the first days and weeks after a job loss. At exitwise Berlin, we’re here to make sure no one faces that transition feeling lost and alone 💛 Do not hesitate to reach out if you are managing a restructure at your company or if you are going through a layoff yourself. 👉 Read Lily’s full post below.

🔍  The Overlooked Moment in Layoff Planning People & Culture leaders do incredible work preparing for layoff communications. The planning, the messaging, the delivery is all handled with care. But here's what often gets missed: ⏰ the 48 hours immediately after. ⏰ This is when emotions are rawest. Departing employees are processing shock, and remaining employees are watching closely to see how their colleagues are treated. It's an incredibly delicate window. The challenge? Most leaders prepare well for the layoff announcement. But handling the emotional aftermath requires different skills. And it often happens under pressure, while also supporting the remaining team. 🧨 Even small miscommunications during this fragile time can spiral fast. They affect trust, morale, and the employer brand. That's where exitwise Berlin comes in: We step in as a neutral partner for this post-layoff transition. Our coaching sessions guide employees through their emotions and next steps. It eases the burden on your HR and managers. 🔵  Has your team struggled with this vulnerable transition phase? Let's talk. #HRLeadership #ChangeManagement #PeopleAndCulture #EmployeeExperience #Layoffs

#Layoffs don’t just affect those who leave — they reshape the culture of those who stay. Research shows that after a restructure:  • 📉 𝟳𝟰% of remaining employees say their productivity drops  • 🤝 𝟲𝟮% report lower trust in leadership  • 🏃♂️ 𝟳𝟭% say they would begin job hunting immediately after witnessing the layoff Why? Because they’re often left with:  🔻 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗿’𝘀 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁  🔻 𝗔𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 about “who’s next”  🔻 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 in the company’s future Ignoring this emotional ripple effect isn’t just a people problem — it’s a 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸. Productivity stalls, engagement dips, and retention costs rise long after the restructure is “complete.” At exitwise Berlin, we help leaders 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 by:  🔹 Ensuring 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 for those affected — a critical foundation for trust to remain intact  🔹 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝗛𝗥 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 and rebuilding team confidence after change  🔹 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 to communicate with clarity and confidence 💬 How has your company supported the ones who stay after layoffs? #Layoffs #ChangeManagement #PeopleAndCulture #HRLeadership #OrganizationalChange #EmployeeEngagement #Retention

Most companies plan exits around #processes. Few plan for #emotions... Even the best-executed layoff 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗿𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 — it 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 #trust, #identity and #morale. At exitwise Berlin, we start where most don’t: with #emotionalregulation. And not in the "𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘴𝘢𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘫𝘰𝘣 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨" kind of way. We give people:  🔹 the 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 to name what they’re experiencing  🔹 the 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀 to make sense of it  🔹 the 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 to move forward 💡 In just 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, employees learn how to: 🔸 Process the #emotionalshock of change 🔸 Rebuild #confidence and #energy 🔸 Create a #nextstep plan they can act on Because the emotional side doesn’t just affect those leaving —  it shapes how the #entirecompany moves forward. 👉 Whether you’ve been part of a layoff or supported others through one — what emotions stood out most in the process? #Layoffs #HRLeadership #Outplacement #OrganizationalChange #PeopleAndCulture #EmployeeWellbeing

Why do #layoffs trigger such strong #emotions? Some leaders are surprised by how people react. They think: "The reasons were clear." "Everyone expected this." But here’s what they miss: layoffs don’t just end jobs. 💡 They hurt three deep human needs: ▪️ Belonging: Suddenly, people lose their sense of community. ▪️ Security: Their safety and stability are shaken. ▪️ Purpose: A big part of their identity disappears. --> Work is not just a task it’s who most of us are/ want to be. That’s why, even when layoffs are explained well, emotions still run high. Logic can’t fix what feels like a loss of these core needs. If you’ve been through layoffs, what surprised you most about the emotional impact? We would love to hear the real stories beyond the official messages. #Layoffs #Leadership #HRLeadership #WorkplaceCulture #ChangeManagement

#Outplacement isn’t enough anymore. Traditional volume layoff support focuses on polishing CVs, updating LinkedIn profiles, and offering job-search webinars. The problem is: ❌ It starts too soon — when people are still in 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵-𝘰𝘳-𝘧𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘦. ❌ And in today’s workforce, most employees already 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘩𝘰𝘸 to update a profile or write a CV. The real risks for people and organisations 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗖𝗩. They show up as: 💔 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 for those leaving —  which can take months to rebuild and directly impacts how quickly they can move on, 𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺. ⚠️ 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 among those staying —  well documented in research and often underestimated by leadership. 📉 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘁  that slow down recovery for the whole organisation — long after the restructuring is “done.” At exitwise Berlin, we 𝗴𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. We offer 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀 — combining emotional regulation, confidence rebuilding, and practical guidance. ✨ The result: people leave with 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 and take their next steps with confidence. ✨ And when that happens, teams recover faster, trust rebounds more quickly, and the organisation regains momentum sooner. 💬 What’s one thing you wish companies offered beyond traditional outplacement? #Layoffs #ChangeManagement #HRLeadership #PeopleAndCulture #OrganizationalChange #Outplacement #FutureOfWork

Welcome to exitwise Berlin 👋 . We’re here to help HR leaders and employees navigate one of the toughest moments in business: #layoffs and #restructurings. Our mission is simple: bring calm and clarity to the people impacted by the most stressful moments in a business. With just two focused coaching sessions, we help: ✨ Employees regulate emotions and build a clear next-step plan. ✨ HR reduce workload and legal risk. ✨ Leaders protect team morale and reputation. Because exits aren’t just about process. They’re about people — and how they feel in the moments that matter most. On this page, you’ll find: 🔹 Research & insights on layoffs and organizational change 🔹 Practical frameworks for HR leaders 🔹 News & trends in workforce restructuring 🔹 Resources for employees going through transition We’re just getting started — and we’d love for you to be part of the conversation 💬 #HRLeadership #OrganizationalChange #Layoffs #FutureOfWork #EmployeeExperience