Outplacement Services

History
The Association of Career Firms Europe (ACF-Europe) was founded in 1996 to bring together and represent the interests of the European outplacement industry. It is a non-profit organisation representing more than 100 firms in the career management industry throughout Europe. ACF-Europe has developed into an influential trade organisation with a strong link to the European Union. We are focused on achieving more awareness throughout Europe on how effective outplacement can be during transition and change.

Purpose
ACF-Europe meets the interests and needs of professional organisations operating in the fields of outplacement, coaching, and related activities. It is an active platform for both potential client companies as well as individuals, seeking answers to questions they might have related to career management and coaching.

Mission
The mission of ACF-Europe is to:
-    Provide a European-wide focus for the advancement of the practice of career management
-    Foster public and professional understanding of the industry
-    Ensure consistent standards of high competence and integrity
-    Monitor, gather and disseminate information relevant to the industry
-    Liaise in matters relevant to the industry and to participate actively in their resolution
-    Work with other professional industrial and governmental bodies on matters of mutual concern
-    Provide a forum for discussion of industry issues
-    Organise regular European conferences