Case Study: Hazelwood Power Station Closure
How a successful outplacement program managed the human impact of change
When managing company ENGIE decided to shut down Hazelwood Power Station in November 2016, it was widely acknowledged that the closure would have a devastating impact on employees and the broader Latrobe Valley community.
Not only did the station supply power to 25% of Victoria, but it was also the workplace of 750 employees. Generations of families in the valley had been employed there, and it was an integral part of the region’s economy.
The decision to shut down the Hazelwood Power Station wasn’t one
that managing company ENGIE took lightly. In the case study, learn
how the process of outplacement was conducted, including:
Why ENGIE decided to bring in an outplacement program provider.
What those managing the closure believed was critically important.
The steps outplacement project managers took to provide a successful outcome for outgoing employees.
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