Outplacement Frankfurt: Personal Support Instead of an Anonymous Agency
Fair separation support for your employees, led by a former Head of People.
Nationwide across Germany, digital or in person
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Your starting point
Rough figures are enough for a first estimate. Both rule-of-thumb factors below can be adjusted to your own assessment.
Gross monthly salaries per year of tenure — freely adjustable to your own assessment.
I ran separation processes myself as Head of People
Over 7 years of HR experience as HR Manager and Head of People, including at DekaBank in Frankfurt, over 1,000 interviews conducted.
Industries I know firsthand
I’ve worked myself as an HR Manager and Head of People in these industries, not just advised from the outside.
Banking & Financial Services
own background: DekaBank
As Head of People at DekaBank in Frankfurt, I know the co-determination and social plan processes at financial institutions firsthand, including what the works council and executive board expect from a clean separation process.
Industry & Plant Engineering
own background: AMG Engineering
At AMG Engineering I ran HR processes at a technical mid-sized company, from skilled workers to engineering level.
Consumer Goods & Retail
own background: SharkNinja, Procter & Gamble
At SharkNinja and Procter & Gamble I supported separations within international corporate structures, with clear timelines and global HR guidelines behind me.
Software & Tech
own background: Liferay
At Liferay I know the dynamics of smaller, growth-driven tech companies, where workforce reductions are often decided quickly with little internal HR infrastructure.
Mobility & Transport
own background: Rail-Flow
Rail-Flow itself is a software company for the rail and mobility industry — there I was responsible for HR topics in a growth-driven tech environment closely tied to the mobility sector.
Our Outplacement Programs in Frankfurt
Pay until placement, its own monthly rate per program. Term freely chosen between 3 and 9 months, depending on the affected person’s position.
Standard
from €1,000 net / month
3–9 months, cost cap €3,000–€9,000 net total
For specialists, with individual, plannable separations on a clear timeline.
- Assessment and target picture for the new career direction
- Rewrite of CV, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile
- Application strategy and interview preparation
Premium
from €1,500 net / month
3–9 months, cost cap €4,500–€13,500 net total
For executives where active market outreach makes the difference.
- Everything included in Standard
- Active market outreach and approach to suitable positions
- Ongoing support through to contract signature, including salary negotiation
Executive
from €2,000 net / month
3–9 months, cost cap €6,000–€18,000 net total
For senior leadership and department heads, where finding an adequate next role typically takes the longest.
- Everything included in Premium
- Extended network activation and direct outreach to suitable companies
- Priority availability throughout the entire program
Standalone consulting without a program: €125 per hour plus VAT, full hour.
Once the cost cap is reached, I don’t bill anything further: from a chosen term of 6 months or more, I keep supporting at no extra charge until the role is secured, provided the affected person actively keeps searching within the agreed timeframe and cooperates constructively. The scope of support doesn’t change because of that. At a 3-month term, support ends once the agreed time is up.
If the placement succeeds within the first half of the program, I receive a speed bonus from you equal to one additional monthly rate. A longer process gets me nothing extra, just more work, so my interest is speed, not billable time.
Group Outplacement
For restructurings and larger workforce reductions, calculated individually.
- Consistent approach for everyone affected, with personal support
- Scalable to the number of employees affected
- Coordinated with HR and, where present, the works council
How the collaboration works
Initial conversation
Free and non-binding, we clarify case numbers, timeframe, and the situation at your company. Afterward you'll know which program fits, even if you ultimately decide against it.
Individual proposal
You'll get a concrete proposal for Standard, Premium, Executive, or Group Outplacement, tailored to company size and case numbers. No off-the-shelf package.
Employee support
Every affected person gets personal support: assessment, documents, interview preparation, and, depending on the program, active market outreach.
Feedback to the company
Individual conversations stay confidential. You receive a regular aggregated status overview, without any details from individual employees' conversations being shared.
Last updated: August 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Outplacement or Newplacement — what's the difference?
Newplacement describes essentially the same service as outplacement, just with a different angle: the term was deliberately chosen to shift the focus away from leaving the old employer and toward the affected person's proactive, forward-looking next step. With me you get both in one: fair separation support that's oriented toward the next step from day one, not just a clean exit.
What does outplacement cost?
Three programs: Standard (€1,000/month, for specialists), Premium (€1,500/month, for executives), and Executive (€2,000/month, for leadership and department heads). You choose the term within each program, between 3 and 9 months, and the cost cap is the monthly rate times the term — you never pay more than that. From a chosen term of 6 months or more, I keep supporting at no extra charge once the cap is reached, until the role is secured, provided the affected person actively keeps searching within the agreed timeframe and cooperates constructively. For standalone consulting without a program, I charge €125 per hour plus VAT. We'll settle on the right program in the free initial call, or calculate your case yourself above.
Does less effort go in once the cost cap is reached?
No. The cost cap is a genuine ceiling: you never pay more than the agreed maximum amount, even if the placement takes longer than planned. The scope of support doesn't change either, there's simply no further invoice after that point — for programs of 6 months or more, and as long as the affected person keeps actively searching and cooperates. If the placement succeeds especially quickly, I additionally receive a speed bonus from you — so my interest is placing quickly and thoroughly, not stretching out the billing.
How quickly can support start?
Because I work as an individual without agency overhead, support can typically begin within a few days of the initial conversation, without long internal coordination loops.
Is the support discreet?
Yes. Every conversation with an affected person is confidential. The company only receives an aggregated status overview, never the content of individual conversations.
Does this work for larger workforce reductions or restructurings too?
Yes, through the Group Outplacement program from 5 people. Everyone affected gets the same structured approach, supported personally and coordinated with HR and, where present, the works council.
Does the support have to happen on-site in Frankfurt?
No, coaching runs mostly online via video call, nationwide across Germany. For companies in the Rhine-Main area, in-person appointments in Frankfurt are possible on request.
How is this different from a classic outplacement agency?
I worked myself for over 7 years as an HR Manager and Head of People, including at DekaBank in Frankfurt, and was directly responsible for separation processes there. So you're speaking directly with the person delivering the support, not with a salesperson who refers you to a network of coaches.
Book an initial conversation
Free and non-binding: we clarify your situation and I’ll tell you honestly which program fits, or whether you don’t need one right now.
Prefer to talk right away? Book a call directly, or reach out by email: nick@nicksadvisory.com