Redundancy Advice
For many, the current financial market and economic downturn is affecting job security and employment. Nowadays, companies generally prepare their staff for the onset of redundancies and internal difficulties; however, the harsh reality of being made redundant can often be an unsettling and daunting prospect. It is sometimes difficult for one to remember that it is the job role being made redundant as opposed to the individual.
Although little comfort, redundancies are often made as a reflection of the current market and not of your performance. Tate suggests your initial response to redundancy be modified to consider the endless opportunities these situations can present. Surprisingly, these unexpected and difficult experiences can often become the catalyst and turning point in ones career.
· Try and remain positive
· You will be given a notice period, a chance to take stock and consider career options
· Update your CV and ask for outplacement assistance
· You are entitled to apply for positions and attend interviews whilst still with your current employer
· You may be entitled to compensation
· Consult a recruitment agency
· Consider temporary or contract work.
If you are made redundant, there are many websites and information lines available to help, support and assist you in finding future employment. In particular www.direct.gov.uk is helpful in explaining your rights regarding redundancy and provides advice to help you back on the career path.
With the correct approach to redundancy, these negative times can be transformed from the foreboding and austere to a positive, new and exciting opportunity that should be embraced.