Guides
Severance Guides
Plain-English explanations of what your severance agreement actually means — and what you can do about it.
May 9, 2026
Severance Package Estimator: Is Your Offer Competitive?
Enter your industry, tenure, and salary to instantly estimate what a competitive severance package looks like — and see how your offer compares.
Read guide →May 2, 2026
Average Severance Package by Industry (2024–2025 Data)
Industry-by-industry severance benchmarks from Challenger, Gray & Christmas and LHH — including what changed between 2023 and 2024, and how to use this data in a real negotiation.
Read guide →April 25, 2026
How to Negotiate Severance Pay
Most severance packages are negotiable. Here are 15 items you can ask for, how to frame the ask, and what employers typically concede.
Read guide →April 18, 2026
Is My Severance Package Fair?
Use the three-lens test — formula, industry, and benefits — to evaluate whether your severance offer is competitive before you sign.
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