Respiris

About

At Respiris, we believe no one should navigate a career transition alone. While layoffs may be operational decisions for companies, they are deeply personal turning points for people. That is why we built Respiris. We exist to support both impacted employees and the HR, Legal, and Finance leaders who guide them through one of the most emotionally complex and legally sensitive moments in the employee experience. Founded by Angel Cruzado, a veteran HR leader with experience in venture-backed, private equity-backed, and public companies, Respiris reduces employer risk while restoring employee confidence with empathy, technology, and speed. For impacted employees, we offer • Personalized job search coaching • Resume and LinkedIn support • Network activation and warm introductions • An AI Companion Coach that brings scalable and empathetic guidance For employers, we provide • A referral-based pricing model where you only pay if an employee opts in • Proven results with companies such as Temporal, Alation, dScout, and Empowerly • Risk reduction that helps minimize legal exposure, brand harm, and unemployment costs For the HR community, we host biweekly HR Learning Circles. These are trusted spaces where people leaders gather to support each other through change and growth. Respiris is not just outplacement. It is a belief that the way people exit matters just as much as how they start. Follow us to stay ahead of what is next in HR, legal, and AI-powered transitions.