The armed forces of the Republic of Poland as a model for organisations using outplacement

Purpose: The paper is part of a research project regarding the use of retired soldiers on the civilian labor market. The aim of the paper was to analysis the use of outplacement in the Polish Armed Forces. Design/methodology/approach: Participant observation and analysis of legal acts and source materials were used as research methods. The paper discusses theoretical aspects of staff allocation. Based on the premises indicated in the source literature, the authors present a detailed scope of outplacement. They describe the benefits which professional soldiers receive on account of termination of their service. Various forms of outplacement used in the Polish Army was assessed. Findings: The rules of outplacement used in the Polish Army are one of the basic benefits presented in recruitment. The termination of service has no pejorative effect and creates new opportunities and challenges for the soldiers. The model of employee training, severance pay and retirement rules used in the army is more useful than the amenities used in civilian companies. In outplacement, the army can be an excellent benchmarking partner whose can give proven solutions. Originality/value: The article may be a recommendation for corporations and companies to extend the scope of severance pay and facilities for employees, whose leave the organization. The research results were formulated in conclusions for use in civil companies.