Redundancy Planning: A Practical Guide for Employers
Redundancy happens all the time in business, but that is no reason to think that it is familiar or easy for either your managers or your employees. One of the ways to make it easier for everyone is to have a plan which you can stick to and which will help you to cover all […]
The Last Impression: Why Leavers Matter More Than You Think
When somebody leaves our employment, it is important to get it right. It is tempting to think that the ship has sailed and so it is just time to move on to another employee and forget about the person who is leaving/has left. How we treat people who are leaving our employment says a good […]
Getting redundancy pay right – and why it is important
In this month’s blog, we look at redundancy pay and explore how it can smooth –or worsen – the redundancy process. Statutory Redundancy Payment There is a statutory minimum which must be paid as a redundancy payment if an employee has worked for you for two years or longer. The calculation of how much pay […]
Redundancy – Looking After The Survivors
Have you thought about the people left in the workplace after a redundancy programme – the “survivors”? Initially, of course, they are likely to feel a sense of relief – they still have paid employment. But the feelings which follow may cause them some sleepless nights or worse. They may be feeling fear about when […]
Redundancy Consultation – Why do we need to do it?
Reasons to consult about redundancy
Cost Cutting – Is Redundancy The Only Option?
At some point in your business you may decide you need to cut your business overheads. There may be many reasons for this: loss of a large customer; a slowdown in sales; new competition; increased business costs – even a global pandemic! A quick way to cut your losses may be to reduce your employment […]
The True Costs of Redundancy
In this article, I want to explore the true costs of redundancy.