Change is an inevitable part of the business landscape, but how organisations support their talent through that change matters. In today’s dynamic MedTech environment, restructuring happens across sectors, and leaders often find themselves navigating unexpected career transitions. For executives and senior managers, these transitions can be particularly challenging both professionally and personally. Outplacement services play an important role in helping organisations manage these shifts responsibly while empowering individuals to land on their feet with confidence and clarity.
Our Client
In 2025, an established MedTech leader underwent some strategic restructuring in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, impacting various roles across senior leadership. As part of the organisation’s commitment to ethical workforce transition, six senior managers were supported through their redundancy with a bespoke outplacement programme designed and led by one of our consultants.
Supporting Talent Beyond the Organisation
While the restructuring was necessary, our client remained committed to supporting affected employees. By offering tailored outplacement services provided by Kinetic, the client aimed to;
▪️Preserve professional relationships; maintaining trust and goodwill with high-calibre talent.
▪️Provide structured support to affected senior managers during a challenging period.
▪️Facilitate smooth transitions and help them move confidently into new opportunities.
▪️Reinforce the organisation’s reputation in the market as a considerate and responsible employer.
Our Approach
The client chose a two-session package – one online and one in-person, completed over 6 weeks. The sessions are concise yet focused on key areas: interview preparation, CV and LinkedIn optimisation, networking, and job search strategy.
▪️Session 1 – CV & LinkedIn Optimisation: Individual sessions to understand each candidate’s background, career goals, and expectations. Candidates received customised guidance to create standout CVs and LinkedIn profiles, highlighting achievements, key responsibilities, and measurable impact. We gave them practical tips on visibility, networking, and profile engagement ensure they are positioned effectively in the market.
▪️Session 2 – Job Search & Interview Preparation: Focused on interview readiness, application tracking, and salary negotiation strategies. They received guidance on how to approach interviews confidently, manage job search activities efficiently, and engage with potential employers strategically.
Results
▪️Participant Empowerment: All participants reported increased confidence and clarity in managing their career transition.
▪️Optimised Professional Profiles: Each person left the programme with fully optimised executive CVs and LinkedIn profiles.
▪️Market Positioning: Participants developed job-search action plans driven by current market data.
▪️Interview & Network Expansion: All six engaged in networking conversations shortly after completing the programme, with many advancing to interview stages at companies aligned with their experience and career goals.
“Kinetic helped me navigate both the emotional and professional challenges of my redundancy. The programme equipped me with the tools and confidence to pursue my next opportunity. I am grateful to my previous employer for including this support as part of our end-of-service package, and it’s a service I would certainly look to offer myself as a future employer.” – Outplacement participant.
Conclusion
Transitions like restructuring are never easy, but with outplacement support, senior leaders can reclaim agency in their careers and pursue new opportunities with confidence. Our approach blended emotional intelligence with strategy, helping six experienced MedTech executives in the UAE and KSA move forward with clarity and purpose.
“Outplacement services are more than a support mechanism. They are an investment in people and in the reputation of an organisation. They help leaders transition with confidence, clarity, and dignity while maintaining the company’s credibility in the market.” – Rudy Bier, Managing Director, Kinetic Business Solutions.
Supporting your people through change reflects the values of your organisation. Kinetic leverages our expertise and regional network to deliver tailored outplacement and career transition solutions across sectors. Whether managing restructuring, redundancy, or leadership transitions, we can help your employees move forward with confidence while protecting your employer brand. Contact us to provide professional career support for your workforce: [email protected]