What do you say to colleagues when made redundant?
What do you say to colleagues when made redundant?
A simple acknowledgment of your feelings is enough. You might say, “I just heard the news, I’m shocked and so sorry” or “How can I help right now?” You can always offer more support later. Try to respond privately and one-to-one—ideally, face-to-face or, if the employee has left the workplace, by phone.
What to text someone who has been made redundant?
What to write when someone has lost their job
- Updated May 14th, 2020 in the light of the Coronavirus pandemic.
- Couldn’t believe that you’ve been made redundant!
- So sorry to hear your news.
- XXX told me of your departure from Company YYY.
- Just heard about your loss.
- Heard your news and hope you’re OK.
Why did one of my colleagues get made redundant?
An email circulated shortly afterwards, and we were told that their roles had been removed due to restructuring and they were in consultation regarding potential redundancy.
How often does redundancy come out of the Blue?
Redundancy very rarely comes out of the blue. Usually, there are weeks or months of rumours, letters sent out by HR, mutterings from bosses about ‘tightening our belts’, you get the idea. This can make you feel anxious – for some people, the not knowing is the worst part.
Do you get happiness when you get redundancy?
Yes, happiness, joy, elation… Sometimes, redundancy is the kick in the bum you need to leave a job you didn’t really like, or change career. (There’s more about this in Step 4.) As soon as you’ve been told that you’re getting made redundant (or as soon as you can), go somewhere you can be on your own.
What should I do if I get redundancy notice?
Fish out your employment contract to check things like terms of redundancy (in case there are more generous terms than the statutory allowances). You might also want to check your notice period and details specific to your workplace, like confidentiality (see ‘transferring work’, below). Next, update your CV.
An email circulated shortly afterwards, and we were told that their roles had been removed due to restructuring and they were in consultation regarding potential redundancy.
What to do if you are made redundant because of a protected characteristic?
If you are made redundant because of a protected characteristic (sex, pregnancy/maternity, race, disability, age, marital status, gender reassignment, religion/belief or sexual orientation) you will have a discrimination claim. See Discrimination claims and Discrimination on grounds of belief – 6 tests to meet.
Redundancy very rarely comes out of the blue. Usually, there are weeks or months of rumours, letters sent out by HR, mutterings from bosses about ‘tightening our belts’, you get the idea. This can make you feel anxious – for some people, the not knowing is the worst part.
What should I do with my redundancy money?
If you find work quickly, your redundancy payment can become a nice little nest egg, and that should be your motivation. If you are in the middle of a redundancy situation and are unclear on what you should do, or if you have been made redundant and do not think you should have been, you need expert advice.