HR Training

Managing Restructures & Redundancies

A restructuring or redundancy process is one of the more challenging tasks managers may be involved in. Managing the sensitive people issues that stem from such a process, as well as the legal complexities – not to mention their own emotions – can make these exercises daunting.

Our Managing Restructures & Redundancies training course will equip managers with the skills and confidence that they need to face the task head on.

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Who should attend?

This practical course is suitable for anyone who will have a role in managing a restructuring or redundancy process. Both new managers and experienced managers who would appreciate a refresher will find the course useful.

Who will deliver the training?

Our management training is delivered by highly experienced and qualified HR practitioners with genuine ‘hands-on’ practical experience of supporting employers all over the UK with their HR requirements.

What are the benefits?

By attending this course, delegates will:

Become better equipped to manage the human aspect of redundancy and restructuring exercises.
Develop their knowledge of the legal risks associated with redundancy and restructuring exercises in order to ensure fairness and minimise exposure to claims.
Understand the different stages of the process and the different considerations at each stage.

Course content

Why redundancies might be made, and when they might be possible
The legal risks associated with making redundancies – unfair dismissal claims, protective award claims, and discrimination claims
The components of a fair redundancy dismissal, with reference to case law
Are you in a genuine redundancy situation?
Consultation
Pools for selection
Selection criteria
Suitable alternative employment
Dismissal procedure
The principles associated with carrying out a restructure where roles are changing
What’s involved in collective consultation and the risks of getting it wrong
How redundancy payments are structured
Managing sensitive people issues which can occur along the way