Are you nervous about being made redundant?
If so, you are not alone. Once again, we are staring down the barrel of an economic downturn, which inevitably leads to uncertainty, insecurity from fear of losing your job. It isn’t official yet as a recession is not declared until we have had 2 consecutive quarters of falling GDP. However, the last quarter our GDP dropped, and the Bank of England is expecting this to drop again in our current quarter, which runs up until the end of December.
Companies are gearing up for some challenging times ahead. But what about the employees? have you started preparing?
What can you do as an individual to protect yourself?
There are a lot of factors that will be completely out of your control when facing redundancy. There are also many factors that you can regain control, most importantly you can increase your knowledge, awareness and start connecting with the right organisations and people that can help you if you are faced with being made redundant.
We have compiled a list and link to some key bodies that can advise, support and assist and we have tried to include as many free options as possible.
ACAS
This body gives employees free, impartial advice on workplace rights, rules and best practice.
Citizens Advice Bureau
This body offers a range of free advice for employees, including but not limited to; Redundancy, Negotiating with your employer, Getting a reference.
Below is a particularly useful link to an area that explains how a fair redundancy process will run. This provides a full run through of what a redundancy process should look like and therefore prepare you for the right conversations and questions at the right time: Fair redundancy process - Citizens Advice
Government website
This site offers information on your rights when you are made redundant and discusses selection, pay, Tax and NI, Notice periods, Consultation, suitable alternative employment and getting help finding a new job.
Now let’s talk about getting prepared to search for a new job.
There are a wide range of services available which include employment coaches, recruitment agencies, network connections and uploading your CV onto job boards. It would be a good idea to start with getting your CV ready. You can use a free CV template tool: Free CV template | UK CV Format Examples | reed.co.uk
Or you can ask a specialist and we have got a service for this, please follow the below link to our CV writing service:
https://www.uxbridge-employment.co.uk/downloads/CV-writing-service.pdf?v1.0
Once your CV is ready then there are plenty of options to make it visible i.e. uploading your CV to a variety of job boards.
Please see below links to some of the top job boards in the London area. By spending time to upload your profile and CV you will be able to apply for advertised roles and make yourself visible to companies and recruitment agencies who are recruiting.
Along with making your CV visible you can source and register with some local recruitment agencies. Did you know that our job searching services are free? This means we are here to help you find your next possible opportunity at no cost to you! There are some exceptions, in that should you wish to have assistance in writing a CV then there is a small charge.
Given this service is free and most consultants have years of experience and knowledge within the job market, it would be highly advisable to reach out to some local, reputable recruitment agencies and register with them. A registration will normally involve completion of some short forms (essential for data protection and employment checks etc.) and a phone, video or meeting with a consultant who will run through your CV, your job search criteria and any roles that they have suitable.
You can view and apply for all our available jobs on our website www.uxbridge-employment.co.uk or you can speak to us! Please call us 01895 520 700 and one of our friendly consultants will assist you.
At some point during the redundancy process you may need to reach out to a Solicitor or legal advisor. Please find a list of local Legal firms who offer Employment legal advice and services.
I hope you find our short guide useful and if we can be of any further assistance, please give us a call.
Blog author: Lauren Tuthill, Dec 2022
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