In the world of technology, mergers and acquisitions, downsizing and restructuring, organisations are constantly faced with the challenge of managing change and the associated implications on staff

It is vital that organisations can work in partnership with a professional support services partner in the knowledge that they have the experience and expertise to provide a tailored and highly personalised service, in line with the organisation's objectives.

Similarly, constant change is affecting the careers of all employees. The idea of a “job for life� no longer exists. As a result many educated, competent professionals find themselves changing positions many times during their career. The chances of career success depend more than ever on proactive career management.

In response to these needs Sanders & Sidney / O'Shea provide career management services including Planning for Change, Breaking the News, Outplacement Services, Psychometric Assessment , Career Review and Executive Transition.

Sanders & Sidney / O'Shea is a joint venture between two of Europe's leading outplacement and career change service providers, namely Sanders & Sidney plc (now Penna Plc) in the UK and O'Shea Business Consultants Ltd in Ireland.

O'Shea Business Consultants Ltd has been operating from its head office in Limerick since 1987 and has built up a large client base of from all sectors of industry and the business community.

Sanders & Sidney plc was established in 1974, and with 23 branches is now one of the UK 's leading outplacement consultancies. This success has been achieved through providing flexible and creative services to meet the needs of each individual client's situation.

The result of this joint venture in 1999 is the creation of a market leading partnership with the expertise and experience to provide specialist advice to help organisations to plan and implement change.

Through our nationwide offices we guide and support our clients and candidates through every stage of the change process, by providing a quality and highly personalised service in a professional environment.

Through Lee Hecht Harrison , our global career partnership, we can provide a seamless global service coupled with local knowledge and expertise.

Our success has been built on the strength of Our Consultants who participate in a continuous programme of professional development ensuring best practice and support enabling them to guide individuals in their future careers. Our measure of success is that each person achieves the goal we agree with them, whether that is a new job, self-employment, consulting and a portfolio career, or even retirement.

At all times our service is characterised by a highly individual and tailored approach, with a keynote of flexibility - to the needs of the client, the project and the individual.

We never lose sight of the overall purpose of our business - the caring and professional handling of a highly sensitive issue so as to ensure the best outcome for both company and individual. We number many hundreds of successful executives among our alumni, and many dozens of satisfied clients.

Over 80% of our business comes to us through referrals, and we prefer to build long-term relationships with our clients, some of whom have been with us for over a decade. We are happy to provide references when requested.

Gerard O' Shea (FCA MBA)- Managing Partner.

Gerard has successfully managed hundreds of outplacement projects for diverse organisations. He has supported thousands of individuals in re-launching their careers. He has unrivalled expertise, built up over 20 years in the corporate outplacement field and has spoken extensively on this topic both in Ireland and internationally.