Redundancy means a job position is no longer needed, which often leads to someone being laid off.
Is my redundancy my fault?
As you can see in the above definition, you’ve been made redundant because your job position is no longer needed. You have NOT been fired, and your redundancy has nothing to do with your performance, behaviour or anything you did. So please don’t blame yourself for any of it.
So why was I made redundant?
You could have been made redundant for any of the following reasons:
- Company restructuring or downsizing
- Mergers or acquisitions (roles overlap)
- Automation, or new technology, replacing certain tasks
- Business closure or relocation
- Cost-cutting measures
None of these reasons are your fault. Or within your control.
What are my redundancy rights?
As being made redundant is probably a new experience for you, try and do some research to understand how a redundancy works.
You’ll find that, as part of the process, your employer will need to:
- Give you notice
- Give you compensation, (if it applies), called ‘redundancy pay’
- Offer you support
- Offer you other roles, if available
- Consult with you or your representatives
So make sure you get what you’re entitled to, and check how much redundancy pay you could receive.
How do I cope with being made redundant?
A good starting place would be reading our blog: “I’m redundant, what do I do now? 5 tips to find your way forward.”
You’ll soon find out how to:
- Get the emotional support you need
- Understand your redundancy rights
- Update your CV
- Explore new career opportunities
- Build a network for future success
Redundancy can be very hard to take. But try to see it as a redirection rather than a rejection. It might just be the change you need.
Helpful sources
Link to our blog: “I’m redundant, what do I do now? 5 tips to find your way forward.”
“What is redundancy in the workplace?” Indeed.com
https://www.indeed.com/hire/c/info/what-is-redundancy
“How a redundancy works” Revorec Recruitment Solutions Ltd https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJ2jcc5clI8
Your redundancy rights
https://www.gov.uk/redundancy-your-rights
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/work/redundancy/check-your-rights-if-youre-made-redundant/
“Check how much redundancy pay you could get.” Citizen’s Advice
“How to stay professional and positive about your redundancy.” Hays
https://www.hays.co.uk/career-advice/article/staying-professional-and-positive-about-redundancy
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