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Why HR Departments Are Using Yotru to Support Laid-Off Workers
The job market is going through a wave of layoffs. Companies of all sizes are cutting staff, and HR teams are left to manage the impact on both those leaving and those staying.
What is Yotru?
Yotru is a modern resume builder that helps people create professional, job-ready resumes in minutes. It is designed for today’s hiring market, where Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) filter applications before they ever reach a recruiter.
More and more HR departments are turning to Yotru as part of their layoff process. It gives departing employees something concrete to take with them, while giving HR a tool to show care and support during difficult times.
Why HR Includes Yotru in Layoff Support
1. It Gives HR a Tool, Not Just a Task
Layoffs are often carried out by HR, even though the decision comes from leadership. That leaves HR teams managing stress and emotion on both sides. Yotru gives them a resource they can share instead of just paperwork.
- Shifts the conversation from “your job is ending” to “here is something to help”
- Adds value without adding hours of HR coaching
- Helps HR staff feel they are offering support, not just bad news
2. It Helps Company Morale
When layoffs happen, the people who stay behind often worry they could be next. They may feel pressure and uncertainty. By showing that the company is helping departing workers, HR sends a strong message.
- We treat employees with respect, even in tough times
- We care about people, not just numbers
- We are committed to doing right by the team
This reduces fear and keeps morale stronger inside the company.
3. It Keeps Departing Employees Focused
A layoff can leave people sitting at home with long days and little direction. Yotru gives them something positive to focus on.
- Resume templates guide them step by step
- They can highlight skills that might otherwise go unnoticed
- They stay motivated and active instead of discouraged
For HR, this means fewer negative calls and more positive outcomes.
4. It Saves Time and Money
Traditional outplacement services are costly and time-consuming. Yotru is lightweight and affordable.
- Works for all workforce sizes
- No heavy contracts or long processes
- Affordable enough to include in most HR budgets
It fits the real-world needs of HR departments balancing limited resources with employee care.
5. It Works Across All Roles
Every company has a mix of roles. Some employees are in offices. Others are in frontline jobs. Yotru is built to handle both.
- Translates practical, hands-on skills into professional language
- Helps early-career workers, career changers, and experienced staff
- Builds resumes that pass modern hiring systems
This flexibility makes Yotru a single solution for the entire workforce.
A Case Study: How Yotru Helped During a Layoff
An auto plant in Southwestern Ontario faced a shutdown that left more than 600 workers without jobs. The impact on families and the local community was immediate. The union, working alongside the plant, looked for practical ways to support their members.
They decided to offer Yotru as part of the support package. Here is what happened:
- For employees: Workers used Yotru to build resumes that were clear, modern, and ATS-friendly. Many said it gave them hope and momentum. Several reported they were landing more interviews than before.
- For the union and HR staff: Instead of only guiding people through benefit forms and exit paperwork, they could share a tool that directly helped with job searches. This gave them a way to show real support during a painful transition.
- For the company and community: The decision showed that leadership and the union were committed to helping people move forward. Workers left with stronger tools, and the community saw a concrete effort to reduce the long-term impact of the layoff.
The result: more than 600 laid-off employees had a head start on re-entering the job market, with better resumes, more confidence, and stronger chances of landing new roles.
Yotru supports the Team
Layoffs will always be challenging. They bring stress for employees and pressure for HR. But how a company handles them matters.
Yotru gives HR departments a practical way to show care. It helps departing employees move forward with a professional resume. It steadies morale for those who remain. And it makes HR staff feel they are helping, not just delivering bad news.
That is why HR teams across industries are adding Yotru to their layoff process.
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About the Author
Team Yotru
Employability Systems & Applied Research
Team Yotru
Employability Systems & Applied Research
We build career tools informed by years working in workforce development, employability programs, and education technology. We work with training providers and workforce organizations to create practical tools for employment and retraining programs—combining labor market insights with real-world application to support effective career development. Follow us on LinkedIn.
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