Right Management

In today’s business landscape, a talent management partner who doesn’t just help individuals land their next job but supports their entire career journey is transformative. Since its inception in 1980, Right Management has done precisely that. As the company approaches its 45th anniversary, it remains committed to fueling careers and helping organizations grow with high-performance talent strategies.

Originally focused on outplacement services to help employees navigate career transitions after layoffs, Right Management’s offerings have expanded significantly. Today, it covers not only outplacement, but also assessments, coaching, career development, leadership training and internal mobility, all designed to support professional success at every stage of an employee’s journey.

“We power careers so that individuals grow and organizations thrive,” says Karel van der Mandele, senior vice president of Right Management North America. “Whether through ensuring a perfect hire, coaching for peak performance, or guiding employees through career transitions within or outside their current organizations, we stand by our clients.”

Right Management’s career-driven approach differentiates it from most outplacement and coaching firms. A powerful insight from its recent research is that career success is a deeply personal concept. Only 16 percent of employees define it as advancement, while 84 percent prioritize purpose, fulfillment and enjoyment over titles or ranks.

This understanding is woven into Right Management’s offerings, which align individual purpose with organizational goals to foster an environment where employees feel truly supported on their career paths. It also drives better engagement by making career development and training more accessible.

“By embracing a broader definition of career success, organizations can support individual growth and cultivate a culture of engagement and loyalty,” says Beth Linderbaum, PhD, PCC, senior vice president of delivery.

Right Management’s reputation for high-quality service has been validated independently through world-class Net Promoter Scores (NPS) from both clients and candidates, reflecting the trust it has built as a thought partner in the complex talent management landscape. Organizations approach it looking to answer the fundamental question, “Do we have the talent and strategy needed to push our business strategy forward?” The journey to find a solution is complicated by the misconceptions of decision-makers, who overestimate employee engagement levels.

Right Management mitigates this disconnect by blending technology and personalized, human-centered support from credentialed coaches. Its consultants are known for creating an exceptional experience that fosters loyalty and results in long-term client partnerships.

Notably, it helped an energy firm that wanted to make more data-informed talent decisions. Like many organizations, its leaders realized that promoting employees based solely on technical skills was not a surefire way to ensure the best outcomes for the business. The goal was to adopt an approach that would allow them to evaluate and optimize their talent and guide selection decisions.

Whether through ensuring a perfect hire, coaching for peak performance, or guiding employees through career transitions within or outside their current organizations, we stand by our clients

The process began with a customized assessment to identify strong candidates for promotion and ways to support their ongoing development and career growth. This involved evaluating thousands of professionals, which led Right Management’s assessors to identify candidates best suited to leadership roles. Data revealed that they’d be 2.5 times more likely to become high performers in their new positions. This success underscores the power of data in predicting an employee’s potential for growth and success as a leader.

Right Management’s successes are crafted by the collaborative efforts of the 2,500 highly skilled coaches and consultants in its global network. Every expert is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Another cornerstone of its team is diversity, with over 20 percent classified as diverse, a number that continues to grow. It is a point of pride for the company that clients frequently cite its workforce’s depth of expertise and commitment to representation as the biggest drivers of their trust in Right Management.

From selecting the right talent to developing individuals into future leaders, Right Management enables professionals to connect with purpose and realize their career potential, creating a meaningful partnership where employees and organizations evolve together.