Michelle, a professional counselor, is asked to talk to an ex-employee of GearTech Corp. about his performance issues. Michelle talks to this ex-employee about his grief and fear, as well as some strategies for finding a new job. Which role is Michelle performing? A. CEO of GearTech Corp.
B. Arbitrator.
C. Volunteer at GearTech Corp.'s employee assistance program.
D. Mediator.
E. Outplacement counselor.

Gear Tech Corp.

Michelle is performing the role of a:

E. Outplacement counselor.

Explanation:

Outplacement counseling is provided to ex-employees to transition them from Gear Tech Corp. to other jobs outside this particular company because they have been laid off from their jobs.  It is a kind of an employee benefit, which some companies provide because they are interested in ensuring that their ex-employees do not remain unemployed for long.  A company like Gear Tech Corp. believes strongly that if ex-employees are not useful in the company, they can be more useful in other companies.  For this purpose, the company can organize counseling programs for their relieved staff to set them on a smooth transition to outside roles that may be more appropriate for them.