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Top 5 Tips to Support the Wellbeing of your Employees during Redundancy
Many organisations are finding themselves in difficult circumstances where restructuring is becoming inevitable.
In many cases there is no choice but to make redundancies. However, what you can control, is how the redundancy process is managed to ensure that the wellbeing of your employees is considered every step of the way.
Taking a “people first” approach to the redundancy is not only the right thing to do for those affected, but it also sends a message about the type of organisation that you are as well as giving confidence to those that are still working for you and those that may consider joining you in the future.
Here are our thoughts on the steps you can take to
support those affected by redundancy in an empathetic way:
1.
Communicate regularly
A lack of communications will make employees feel even more anxious so communicate as often as you can with lots of opportunities for Q&A session and sharing information relating to the process.
2.
Give individuals some time and flexibility
Think about giving individuals the opportunity to go home after the initial consultation meeting and consider how you can support employees wellbeing on an ongoing basis with time off or flexible working if needed.
3.
Signpost to wellbeing support available
If you have an employee assistant programme, let them know there is a redundancy process taking place and ensure all individuals know how to access this support. Signpost to other programmes that you might have available and consider putting on some additional programmes to support employees such as counselling or workshops on building resilience or managing change.
4.
Provide financial wellbeing support
One of the immediate thoughts of those impacted will be how they will afford to live when made redundant. Think about providing financial wellbeing support who can help individuals with their personal financial situation, if this is not an option research organisations where you can signpost individuals to for help.
5.
Provide outplacement support
Particularly in the current job market, finding work is very challenging, by working with an experienced outplacement provider you can ensure all of those affected have the best possible chance of finding a new role quickly.
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Coaching, Development and Wellbeing
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