MEMBER ZONE PLANNING FOR REDUNDANCY


A team of specialists in career coaching, executive coaching career management and outplacement services has revealed how it can help people facing redundancy. The latest figures from The Insolvency Service


revealed British employers made plans to cut a record 795,000 jobs last year. To help fellow Chamber members, Personal Career Management regional director Jo Thurman (pictured) has shared her top tips for workers at risk of redundancy:


• Don’t panic - keep calm and make a list of all of the things you need to arrange in the months ahead. Legal and financial arrangements, outplacement support, connecting with contacts and sharing your new contact details


• Know your rights - obtain a copy of the in-house redundancy policy if there’s one and check your contract for exit terms. Check out ACAS and Government websites for information about your entitlements and Government measures to help employees and businesses


• Negotiate - don’t be afraid to bargain and ask for more than your employer is initially prepared to give. You should get your original salary rate, not the reduced furlough rate


• Depersonalise - if you choose to challenge your redundancy be careful to focus on facts and policies, not personalities


• Don’t burn bridges - try to maintain good relations wherever possible with your previous employer


• Get support - help from a professional outplacement company such as Personal Career Management can make a huge difference to your job search success and reduce the amount of time taken to find your next role


• Plan your finances - get a realistic picture of your finances. Contact Jobcentre Plus to find out what financial help you are entitled to


• Do your research - don’t rush into applying for jobs regardless of their suitability. Take stock of what you have to offer and what you want to do. While some sectors may still be struggling there will be others which are more robust and in growth mode, for example remote technology services companies


• Brush up your employability - undertake some continuous professional development


• Think positive - redundancy can be an extremely positive catalyst for making much needed changes in your working life.


Visit: www.personalcareermanagement.com


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