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Top tips on how to best manage redundancies
With jobless rates hitting their highest level since 2016, news of redundancies is becoming an almost daily occurrence. But managing redundancy properly, with the entire workforce in mind, goes beyond simple financial recompense and HR procedures, explains Rebecca Kirk (pictured), a holistic life and career coach.
Redundancy, sadly, is becoming an increasing issue as the pandemic continues. Its impact is felt by all employees, not just those leaving the business. If those made redundant leave
the business with ill feelings about their employer, this can leave those left behind feeling unsettled or demotivated, affecting morale and productivity in an organisation. Common issues among those
facing redundancy include not knowing where to start in looking for their next role, and feeling low in self-worth and confidence – not to mention the huge emotional fallout of losing their livelihood and the human connections they had forged. To address these issues,
businesses need to take a more holistic approach that recognises
the human and emotional aspects of redundancy, as well as the practical and financial. And one that recognises a person’s working life, as opposed to just their career. And while the practical tasks of
updating a CV and researching new roles to apply for are important, focusing on these in isolation, hoping that happiness and wellbeing will follow, is no longer going to cut it. Here are some simple things that
employers can do now to support their employees through their redundancy, using a more holistic approach:
1. Assist in identifying their values, skills and strengths: This will help boost confidence, give some clarity on what’s important to them, and bring a sense of
motivation and hopefulness to their job search
2. Give some pointers on enhancing their LinkedIn profile: This will help focus their mind on what they have to offer and what they are looking for so they can start building connections
3. Give them a career goal-setting exercise to help map out some short, medium and long-term milestones: This will help create focus, reduce overwhelm and stop them thinking only of their immediate situation
4. Sign them up for a subscription to a meditation app, such as Calm or Headspace: This will help them manage mental wellbeing
and begin their job search from a calmer and clearer place
5. Provide details of a support group they could join specifically for people who have been made redundant: This will provide an emotional outlet to share experiences and receive encouragement from others.
Rebecca will host a free webinar, titled A holistic career coaching toolkit to support employees facing redundancy, as part of the Chamber’s HR Forum series on Wednesday 24 March from 10-11am. To register, visit
bit.ly/2NeMJpC.
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