As we head into the September quarter of 2024, HR and People & Culture Managers need to be prepared for a notable shift in redundancy intentions that could impact your workforce strategy. Here’s what you need to know: A Slight Increase in Redundancy Intentions Recent data reveals that 27% of employers are planning to make …
A small study across 40+ countries of just over 2000 employees indicates: What does this mean for your organisation and people? It’s a small study so If you’d like to see some case-studies of how I have helped other organisations improve leadership, engagement and create workplace wellbeing do check out the different parts of the …
When planning redundancies employment lawyers are vital. I can provide outplacement services but I always listen to lawyers, such as Margaret Kaukas, when it comes to the legalities. In this week’s AHRI Redundancy and Redeployment webinar it was reinforced that consultation, two-way communication and career transition support are the keys to success. It’s inspired me …
The legalities and rules around redundancy and what lawyers recommend Read More »
What do retrenched employees wish you knew about how to make the process less painful for them? Outplacement clients tell me all the time about what would have made the redundancy process easier for them – from having me there on the day the news was given to support them to being offered an alternative …
This is what we don’t want to see – someone upset by the news of redundancy – and alone. I helped many people manage their own reactions (from joy to despair) when they got the news that their position was redundant. I know that redundancy can be less painful and go more smoothly when I’m …
Onsite On the Day Outplacement Support. Why It’s So Important. Read More »
I know how redundancy feels. Not only have I helped many people manage their own reactions (from joy to despair) when they got the news – I have also experienced redundancy first hand. In my twenties I was retrenched from British Telecom. Along with tens of thousands of others, I was offered voluntary redundancy. With …
Redundancy isn’t always bad. Here’s what to do if it happens to you. Read More »
A recent article in the Harvard Business review by Marlo Lyons was called “5 reasons people get laid off” – I was a bit shocked because people are only retrenched when their position becomes redundant. Yesterday the news told us that, in Australia, 20,000 people have lost their job since November 2023. So, the concern …
5 Reasons People Get Laid Off and Strategies to use to Protect Yourself Read More »
Do you choose one based on who you have used before or who your HR colleagues have used and recommend? Do you choose on price? Location? Do you know what to look for? Read on for a few tips about choosing a good outplacement provider. You will want to look for an experienced outplacement provider …
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What pain points are employers experiencing? More competitionEmployers are experiencing more competition to entice candidates. The good news for job seekers is employers are now more open to looking outside of their industry – acknowledging people have transferable skills. The bad news for you is that now your people could be poached by anyone! Salaries …
By Bridget Hogg, Director, Development at Work Australia Our focus is very important in building and maintaining relationships – at work and outside of work. There are 4 key communication behaviours which destroy relationships – at work and outside. HR must take steps to educate employees – especially leaders – and eliminate these if building …
The 4 Communication Behaviours HR must eliminate from workplaces. Read More »
